Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société leader dans le secteur ferroviaire cherche un Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager pour un projet majeur à Manchester. Ce rôle de contrat à long terme nécessite une grande expérience en gestion commerciale post-contrat, y compris la maîtrise des contrats NEC4. Le candidat idéal doit démontrer une capacité à gérer les processus de coût, tout en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec divers intervenants pour garantir la rentabilité du projet.

Qualifications

• Expérience significative en gestion commerciale ou en tant que Senior Quantity Surveyor dans le secteur ferroviaire.
• Expérience prouvée en livraison post-contrat et gestion des contrats NEC.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et à diriger la fonction commerciale.

Responsibilities

• Prendre en charge l'ensemble de la gestion commerciale du projet pendant les étapes de livraison.
• Administrer et gérer les contrats selon le cadre NEC4.
• Préparer et présenter des rapports commerciaux aux équipes de direction et aux représentants clients.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Professional membership (MRICS or similar)

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Location: Manchester (Site-Based)
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (Inside IR35)
Industry: Rail Infrastructure
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on a major rail infrastructure project based in Manchester. This is a long-term contract position inside IR35, offering the opportunity to play a critical role in the successful delivery of a high-profile project.
This is a delivery-focused role, and candidates must have demonstrable experience in post-contract commercial management, ideally gained on major rail infrastructure schemes.

Pre-contract-only profiles will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take full commercial ownership of the project during delivery and post-contract stages
• Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC4 suite of contracts
• Lead cost management, forecasting, and reporting processes across the project
• Oversee change control, risk management, and early warning processes
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuation, payment certification, and final accounts
• Provide commercial insight and strategic input to ensure project profitability and risk mitigation
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are met
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management and client representatives
• Ensure compliance with company and client governance procedures and commercial standards
Required Experience:
• Significant experience in commercial management or senior quantity surveying within the rail sector

• Proven experience in post-contract delivery and managing NEC contracts (NEC4 essential)

• Strong understanding of commercial processes in infrastructure delivery environments

• Ability to operate independently and lead the commercial function on a complex project

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and financial skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Desirable Qualifications:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
Professional membership (e.g., MRICS or similar) but not essential
Valid PTS card desirable
Additional Information:
• This role is inside IR35 – candidates must operate via an umbrella company or PAYE
• The project is based in Manchester – site presence is expected
• Immediate or short notice availability