Job Title: Commercial Manager (No.2 Position)

Location: Buntingford, UK
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Contract Forms: JCT / FIDIC

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to step into a key No.2 role within our commercial leadership team. This position is ideal for a commercially astute individual ready to take on a Managing QS function — acting as a critical link between the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the Commercial Director.

You'll be hands-on in the management of major projects, supporting the wider QS team, and playing a proactive role in department development and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

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Project Oversight: Lead the commercial delivery of larger, high-value projects, ensuring financial targets and risk management protocols are met.

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Team Management: Support and mentor a growing team of Quantity Surveyors, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.

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Strategic Input: Act as a trusted commercial partner to the senior leadership team — your input will be valued at tender reviews, internal meetings, and client sessions.

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Process & Systems: Drive the adoption and optimal use of Microsoft Dynamics and Eque2 systems to improve commercial efficiency.

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Contract Management: Administer and manage contracts in line with JCT and FIDIC frameworks, ensuring compliance and commercial integrity throughout.

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Department Development: Play a key role in shaping and evolving the commercial function, helping to define processes, standards, and future strategy.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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Proven experience in a Managing QS or Commercial Manager role, ideally on major construction or infrastructure projects.

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Ideally worked on Data Centre M&E and Data projects or similar

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Deep understanding of JCT and FIDIC contract forms.

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Strong leadership and team development skills.

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Proficient in commercial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and Eque2.

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Excellent communicator — confident in high-level meetings, tender reviews, and stakeholder discussions.

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Strategic thinker with hands-on experience and a collaborative mindset.

What You'll Get:

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Competitive salary package: £100,000 - £120,000.

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Opportunity to be a key figure in a progressive and supportive commercial team.

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Direct involvement in major project delivery and department development.

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Long-term growth and leadership opportunities