Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Alaska Black; Churchover CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in Churchover CP is seeking a Senior QS / Commercial Manager to lead best practices across various business units. The successful candidate will advise on contract interpretation and commercial decision-making while developing commercial processes and coaching teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in contract law and commercial risk, preferably from construction or engineering sectors. The role offers a competitive package including a car allowance, annual bonus, healthcare, and more.

Benefits

Grade B car allowance

Up to 10% annual bonus

BUPA healthcare

Gym membership

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (4% / 6% / 8%)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk.
• Background in construction, engineering, or consultancy.
• Clear, pragmatic communicator with strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract interpretation and commercial decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risk exposure.
• Develop and implement commercial processes.
• Coach teams to improve strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

Skills

Contract law understanding

Commercial risk assessment

Strategic communication

Autonomy in diverse teams

Education

Background in construction, engineering, or consultancy

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting on behalf of a £100M engineering group with 18 autonomous business units spanning rotating machinery, electrical contracting, and utilities. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity for a commercially minded professional to lead and embed best practice across a diverse and growing organisation.

The Role

As Senior QS / Commercial Manager, you'll be the group's go-to expert for interpreting contracts, reducing risk, and embedding commercial discipline. You'll work closely with business unit leaders to:

• Advise on contract interpretation and commercial decision-making
• Identify and mitigate risk exposure
• Develop and implement commercial processes
• Coach teams to improve strategic thinking and commercial awareness

This is not a traditional QS role—it's focused on influence, education, and improvement, not pricing or valuations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk
• Background in construction, engineering, or consultancy
• Clear, pragmatic communicator with strategic insight
• Comfortable working autonomously across varied teams and disciplines
• Ideal candidates may come from a Quantity Surveying, claims consultancy, or legal background.

Package Includes

• Grade B car (£640 allowance / £535 lease)
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• BUPA healthcare
• Gym membership
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme (4% / 6% / 8%)

Apply Now

If you're ready to take on a high-impact role where you can simplify complexity and drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.