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Commercial Manager (Civils) / Senior Quantity Surveyor sought, Leeds. We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business delivering low-carbon, decarbonisation and infrastructure projects. This is a standalone position, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of commercial and estimating activities across the entire project lifecycle. You will be a civils biased Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Civils Commercial Manager with proven experience of managing civil biased schemes / infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring strong commercial performance from tender stage through to final account.
* Promote and embed a safety-first culture across all project activities, ensuring compliance with company Health & Safety standards.
* Take ownership of contractual arrangements, identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
* Develop, maintain and report on project Risk and Opportunity schedules, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are implemented.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders, leading negotiations on contract terms, valuations and final accounts.
* Support business planning, budgeting and contract reviews, providing accurate forecasting of costs, revenues and project outcomes.
* Manage the preparation and submission of applications for payment, ensuring contractual compliance and effective cash flow management.
* Ensure robust commercial governance through effective contract administration, record keeping and adherence to company procedures.
* Oversee subcontractor accounts and commercial performance, ensuring obligations are met and commercial objectives achieved.
* Monitor project performance and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership.
* Lead estimating activities including preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), supply chain engagement, assessment of supplier submissions and identification of scope gaps.
* Support procurement strategies and provide commercial input throughout project delivery.
* Review and manage contractual arrangements, ensuring compliance and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
What you’ll need to succeed,
* Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or significant industry experience.
* Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, infrastructure or construction sectors.
* Strong background delivering civil engineering, groundworks and wider construction projects.
* Experience working for a principal contractor.
* Ability to operate independently within a standalone commercial role, managing stakeholders and driving commercial processes with minimal supervision.
* Strong commercial and estimating expertise, including BoQ preparation, supply chain engagement, supplier return adjudication and scope gap analysis.
* Experience administering contracts and managing commercial governance and reporting processes.
* Demonstrable expertise in commercial risk management, subcontract management and financial control.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
* Experience within decarbonisation, low-carbon, energy transition or sustainability-focused projects is desirable.
* Understanding of project funding structures and commercial financing models would be beneficial.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to play a key role in the delivery of innovative, sustainable infrastructure projects while enjoying significant autonomy and career progression opportunities.
In return? A competitive annual salary, with car / allowance, 25+ days annual leave, 8/9% pension, private medical and various further benefits whilst joining a progressive business with ample opportunity for onward development and progression.
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