A respected and established main contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to take full ownership of the commercial function across retail, industrial, and commercial projects for high-profile blue-chip clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Manager looking for a high-impact role, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a leadership position. You’ll lead a commercial team, drive project profitability and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of budgets, P&L, CVRs, and forecasting, ensuring projects remain profitable and commercially viable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs.
• Oversee procurement, supply chain management, valuations, and variations across multiple workstreams.
• Provide commercial reporting and insights to the senior leadership team.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring compliance and protecting margins.
• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships to support repeat business.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ construction experience with a proven track record in main contracting.
• Strong experience in retail, industrial, and commercial environments, ideally with blue-chip clients.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor junior QSs (formal management experience preferred, but ambitious Senior QSs will be considered).
• Strong financial, contractual, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively.

Why Apply?

• Step up from Senior QS or make your mark as a Commercial Manager.
• Chance to shape and grow the commercial function within a forward-thinking contractor.
• Deliver high-value projects for major clients with significant capex budgets.
• Competitive package including car allowance and benefits.