Commercial Manager; Quantity Surveyor

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• Role: Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) x 2
• Salary: £43,588 to £51,719 per annum
• Location: Leeds Whitehall Quay (with potential travel between York and Manchester)
• Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent
• Office Requirement: Hybrid. 3 days per week working from the office
• Recruitment process: Initial sift of applications, face‑to‑face competency interview, possible video responses to motivational and technical questions.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount on leisure travel (off‑peak and super off‑peak tickets) and on season tickets.
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• All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.  for more information.

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a £10.7 billion programme of activities improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.

Stretching across the North of England, it includes a 76‑mile railway serving 23 stations, crossing 285 bridges and viaducts, passing six miles of tunnels, and crossing 11 level crossings.

Proposed improvements will deliver a hard‑working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing more seats, more services and faster journey times.

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Provide post‑contract commercial management of medium value/medium risk activity and support pre‑contract activity within the project delivery team’s scope of work, giving specialist commercial advice, guidance and recommendations to mitigate commercial risks.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering impactful business outcomes. The ideal candidate is confident, results‑oriented and possesses deep expertise in their field, with a proven ability to lead, manage and inspire a diverse team.

• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial background with a proven ability to build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Efficiency‑Driven: Tenacious in pursuing efficiency across all stages of the contract lifecycle.
• Results‑Oriented: Committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes while contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Detail‑Focused: Maintains a high level of accuracy and consistency across all work streams and projects.
• Highly Organised: Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Strong Communicator: Confident and clear in communication, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.