Commercial Manager
4 days ago
Ascot
Interim Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor Large, Complex Infrastructure Projects 12 Month Contract £500 p/d – Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor (QS) to support the delivery of large, complex infrastructure projects. This is a senior interim role, ideal for a commercially astute professional with a proven track record in major highly regulated complex construction and infrastructure programmes. The Role You will provide commercial leadership and hands-on QS support across high-value infrastructure construction works, working closely with project, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading commercial management on complex infrastructure packages, • Contract administration (NEC / bespoke forms preferred), • Cost forecasting, reporting, and cashflow management, • Managing variations, compensation events, and change control, • Subcontractor procurement, management, and final accounts, • Risk and opportunity management, • Supporting claims preparation, negotiation, and dispute avoidance, • Providing clear commercial advice to senior stakeholders About You • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects (e.g. transport, utilities, energy, civil engineering), • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex delivery environments, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Able to work autonomously and add value from day one, • Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) desirable but not essential Assignment Details • Interim / 12 month Contract – £500 p/d Outside IR35, • Long-term potential on a flagship infrastructure programme, • Minimum 2 days on site managing stakeholders This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a large team and contribute to the successful delivery of a high-profile, technically challenging infrastructure project. Apply now to discuss this interim opportunity in confidence.