Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Building Careers UK Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Senior role

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager for Macclesfield, Cheshire. You will oversee project finances, procurement, cost control and final accounts, guiding commercial decisions to protect margins.

This permanent role offers a £70,000 salary plus an excellent benefits package, with significant responsibility and opportunities to influence strategy and delivery alongside senior management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction.
• Experience leading commercial teams and managing budgets and forecasts.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, subcontracting and final account processes.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance across projects.
• Produce accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts for senior management.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement profitability strategies.
• Oversee variations, change control and contract claims where applicable.
• Provide regular financial updates to the wider management team.

Skills

Senior QS

Commercial Management

Budgeting

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Education

QS/Commercial Management degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location - Macclesfield, Cheshire

Salary - 70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type - Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across the regional construction market. With a focus on commercial performance, project delivery and long-term client relationships, the business continues to develop its portfolio and strengthen its commercial operations.

Due to continued workload and business requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take a leading role in managing project finances, overseeing commercial operations and supporting the successful delivery of construction projects.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step into a broader commercial management position, or an established Commercial Manager seeking a new challenge.

Based in Macclesfield, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects, providing strategic and operational support across procurement, cost control, contractual management, financial reporting and final accounts.

Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will help protect project margins, identify commercial opportunities, manage risk and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial performance.
• Produce accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to protect profitability.
• Oversee variations, change control and contractual claims where applicable.
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual obligations are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement and Subcontract Management

• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender reviews and package negotiations.
• Review and negotiate subcontract terms, ensuring commercial risks are appropriately managed.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and manage commercial issues as they arise.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

Project Financial Control

• Manage interim valuations, applications for payment and payment notices.
• Oversee subcontractor valuations, payments and final account negotiations.
• Agree client and subcontractor final accounts in a timely and commercially effective manner.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and identify potential cost overruns.
• Provide regular financial updates and recommendations to the wider management team.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, site teams and senior leadership to support successful project delivery.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to colleagues across the business.
• Contribute to improving commercial processes, reporting and financial controls.
• Support project reviews, commercial meetings and strategic decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management role within construction.
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial risk management.
• Proven experience managing project costs, budgets, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex commercial matters.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• The confidence to work closely with senior management, clients and operational teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with a strong understanding of project profitability.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• 70,000 salary + Excellent Benefits Package.
• A senior commercial position within an established construction business.
• Significant responsibility for commercial performance and project profitability.
• The opportunity to influence commercial strategy and project delivery.
• Close involvement with senior management and operational teams.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.