Commercial Manager

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location:

Chepstow
Salary: £60,000-£70,000

A specialist subcontractor delivering complex and architecturally challenging projects is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support its continued growth. This role has been created following an internal leadership move and will take ownership of key commercial and project functions previously managed within the business. It would suit an experienced commercial professional who enjoys a broad remit, working closely with operational, project and finance teams in an SME environment, with the opportunity to influence business performance and progress into a senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial management across multiple projects
Administer and manage client and subcontractor contracts
Support project teams with commercial guidance and delivery oversight
Manage variations, valuations and final accounts
Act as a key interface between project delivery, clients and finance teams
Monitor commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes
Provide project management support where required
Contribute to strategic business decisions and operational planning

Experience

Required:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar commercial leadership role
Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract administration
Experience managing variations, final accounts and commercial reporting
Ability to support both commercial and project delivery activities
Experience working closely with finance functions and project stakeholders
Strong negotiation and client-facing skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
Full understanding of construction project life cycles

Desirable:

Experience with in specialist subcontracting or bespoke construction projects
Previous responsibility for project management activities alongside commercial duties
Experience working within an SME environment
Leadership experience or aspirations to join a senior leadership team Additional Information:

Opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position
Broad, business-critical role with significant visibility across the organisation
Involvement in technically challenging and high-profile projects
Suitable for candidates seeking commercial ownership and influence within a growing business

Key

Skills Required:

Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Contracts, Variations, Final Accounts, Project Management, Construction, Cost Control, Client Management, Leadership

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

To apply , please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion