Senior Quantity Surveyor
5 days ago
Leeds
Commercial Manager – Construction & Infrastructure (Pathway to Head of Commercial Project Management) We’re looking for a Commercial Manager with strong Quantity Surveying and contract negotiation expertise to help deliver a nationwide rollout of next-generation clean energy hubs across the UK. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping, controlling, and growing the commercial function on complex infrastructure projects — leaving a real legacy in sustainable transport. This is a hands-on role today, with a clear opportunity to build and lead a commercial team of up to five and progress into Head of Commercial Project Management. 🌍 Why You’ll Love This Role • Join a mission-led organisation accelerating the decarbonisation of UK transport, • Take commercial ownership of c. £10m infrastructure projects from feasibility to final account, • Work across a diverse portfolio of EV, HVO, bio-CNG and hydrogen energy assets, • Shape commercial strategy, procurement approaches, and contract frameworks, • Genuine opportunity to grow a team and define how the commercial function operates 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing • Acting as Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor across multiple live infrastructure projects, • Managing projects under NEC and JCT contracts, including drafting, negotiation, administration and change control, • Preparing, reviewing and negotiating payment applications, valuations, and payment schedules, • Leading cost planning, forecasting, and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle, • Managing variations, compensation events, and final accounts with contractors and consultants, • Supporting procurement strategy, tender evaluations, and contract awards, • Undertaking regular site visits to monitor progress, commercial risk, and cost performance, • Working closely with project managers, engineering, legal, and finance teams, • Identifying opportunities to improve commercial processes, controls, and governance, • Playing a key role in building and mentoring a growing commercial team, with succession into a senior leadership role 🛠️ What You’ll Need • Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor on construction or infrastructure projects, • Track record on projects of £5m–£10m+ in value, • Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract, • Experience managing applications for payment, valuations, and cost reporting, • Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Background in civils, infrastructure, utilities, fuel/energy assets, or related sectors, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend sites nationwide 💡 What Sets You Apart • Strategic commercial thinker with a hands-on delivery mindset, • Confident managing contractors and challenging costs constructively, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving project environment, • Ambition to grow, lead, and shape a high-performing commercial team 🚀 The Bigger Picture This isn’t just a Commercial Manager role. It’s a chance to own and grow the commercial function, influence how major clean energy infrastructure is delivered, and progress into a Head of Commercial Project Management position as the portfolio scales. If you want responsibility, progression, and purpose — this is the role. Apply now and help build the infrastructure of a cleaner tomorrow.