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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Manager Considered)

Location: Banbury

Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum (higher for Commercial Manager-level candidates)

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading M&E contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their commercial team on HS2 C2, based in Banbury. This permanent role offers scope for candidates operating at Commercial Manager level to be considered at an enhanced salary.

The Role:

Lead commercial delivery on M&E packages within the HS2 C2 worksOversee procurement strategy, subcontractor management, and commercial reporting across the packageAdminister NEC contracts, including compensation events and change controlProduce and present CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts, and cash flow analysisManage final accounts and protect project margin through robust variation and risk managementFor candidates operating at CM level: broader oversight of the commercial function, mentoring junior QS staff, and closer client/stakeholder engagement

About You:

MEP/M&E commercial background preferred; candidates with a solid NEC and infrastructure background will also be consideredStrong NEC3/4 contract administration experiencePrior experience on major infrastructure or rail programmes advantageousSC Clearance desirable (or willingness to obtain)

On Offer:

Salary up to £95,000 per annum (negotiable above this for Commercial Manager-level experience)Permanent role on a flagship HS2 programme

Interested candidates should apply directly or contact Jade Ferreira [email protected] for further information.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Denham

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading M&E contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on HS2 C1, based in Denham. This is a permanent opportunity working on one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes.

The Role:

Manage the full commercial cycle on M&E packages within the HS2 C1 works, including procurement, cost control, and reportingAdminister NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and change controlProduce monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and support programme-wide commercial reportingManage subcontract accounts through to final account settlementWork closely with the project delivery team to protect margin and identify commercial risk and opportunity

About You:

MEP/M&E commercial background preferred; candidates with a solid NEC and infrastructure background will also be consideredStrong working knowledge of NEC3/4 contract administrationExperience on major infrastructure or rail programmes advantageousSC Clearance desirable (or willingness to obtain)

On Offer:

Salary up to £85,000 per annumPermanent role on a flagship HS2 programme

Interested candidates should apply directly or contact Jade Ferreira [email protected] for further information.

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Commercial Manager
Potters Bar / South Mimms, Hertfordshire
Competitive Salary

Project Overview

The successful candidate will join the delivery team on one of the largest planned data centre developments in Europe

The scheme comprises four data centre buildings (three at approximately 72MW and one at approximately 48MW), supported by major HV electrical infrastructure, dedicated substations, backup generation, advanced low-water cooling systems, and full campus infrastructure.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Manager will provide commercial leadership and control across a defined package or work area of the Potters Bar Data Centre campus, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, and commercial governance throughout the design, procurement, and construction phases of this hyperscale, mission-critical development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned packages (e.g. civils, MEP, HV infrastructure, cooling systems, or building shell & core) from pre-construction through to final account.Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts (JCT, NEC3/NEC4, or bespoke forms) with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.Produce and maintain accurate cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports for senior stakeholders and the client (Equinix/DC01UK).Lead on procurement strategy, tendering, and subcontractor/supplier selection for assigned packages.Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations, and change control processes.Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial risk across the programme, escalating issues as required.Support the resolution of contractual disputes, claims, and extensions of time.Ensure commercial compliance with project governance, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.Work closely with project managers, design teams, engineers, and the client's commercial team to align commercial strategy with programme and technical requirements.Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual obligations and support final account negotiation and close-out.Contribute to monthly commercial reporting, forecasting, and board-level cost reviews.Support the wider commercial team in managing the scale and complexity typical of a multi-building, phased hyperscale campus delivery.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial, or major infrastructure sectors.Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4.Demonstrable experience managing multi-million-pound packages, budgets, and subcontractor accounts.Sound understanding of procurement routes, cost planning, and value engineering on complex, phased builds.Experience managing commercial risk on projects with significant HV/electrical infrastructure and MEP content is highly desirable.Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline.MRICS, MCIOB, or working towards chartership (desirable).

Desirable:

Prior experience on hyperscale or large-scale data centre developments.Experience working on projects requiring dedicated grid connections and complex substation/HV infrastructure.

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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MEP Commercial Manager
Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Salary negotiable | Living out & Travel allowance offered

We are working with our client who is a Tier 1 main contractor, with a strong reputation in data centres, life sciences, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, to recruit an MEP Commercial Manager.

This role sits on one of the largest data centre developments in the UK - a c.£10 billion hyperscale campus in Blyth, delivering up to 10 data centre buildings across a 100-hectare site.

Key Responsibilities

Take full commercial ownership of the MEP package(s), leading the commercial strategy from procurement through to final accountManage and mentor a team of MEP quantity surveyors, ensuring accurate and timely valuations, applications for payment, and cost reportingOversee monthly cost/value reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and reporting to senior management on the commercial position of MEP worksLead procurement of M&E sub-contract packages in conjunction with the Procurement Manager, including tender analysis and negotiationReview and negotiate contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating commercial risk across MEP packagesManage the change control process, including assessment and agreement of variationsOversee preparation and agreement of interim and final valuations with client representativesLead the preparation of contract final accounts for completed MEP works, including all adjustmentsManage and resolve commercial and contractual disputes, including delay and disruption claimsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and sub-contractorsReport directly to the Commercial Director / Project Director on the commercial performance of the MEP package

Requirements

Significant experience in an MEP Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally with a main contractorStrong track record delivering M&E/MEP packages on major construction, data centre, or industrial projects - mission-critical or hyperscale data centre experience highly advantageousProven experience managing and developing a commercial teamChartered or working towards chartership (RICS/SCSI or equivalent)Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skillsExcellent IT skillsStrong understanding of NEC forms of contracting

Benefits

Highly competitive, negotiable salaryLiving out allowanceCar allowancePension - 5% employer matched24 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysProject completion bonus

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - HS2 (C2)
Banbury | Permanent
Up to £100,000 (higher for the right CM experience) + Benefits

Be part of the UK's biggest infrastructure story.

HS2 is one of the most ambitious construction projects Europe has seen in a generation and our client, a top-tier main contractor, needs a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor (or Commercial Manager, for the right person) to help deliver it.

You'll sit at the heart of the commercial team, working hand-in-hand with operations to protect margins, manage risk, and secure every pound of contractual entitlement on a scheme with national significance. Strong performers with the right experience will have a clear route to step up into a Commercial Manager role.

What You'll Be Doing

Championing a safety-first mindset across a high-profile siteKeeping the project on the right side of legal, contractual, and company standardsReading the contract inside out - spotting risk and opportunity before they become problemsBuilding a watertight paper trail to back every entitlementDriving applications for payment and variations through to approvalOwning subcontract accounts from appointment to final accountDelivering commercial reporting that gives leadership real visibilityLeading final account negotiations directly with the client(CM-level) Taking the reins on commercial strategy and leading the wider team

What You'll Bring

Solid QS experienceMEP background a strong plusA proven NEC and infrastructure track recordDegree or HNC, or equivalent hands-on experienceA track record managing change and subcontract accountsConfident working knowledge of NEC3/4 contractsCommercial Manager-level candidates are actively encouraged to apply - and rewarded accordingly

The Package

Up to £100,000 basic (negotiable for CM experience)£300/month car allowanceLondon Travel Allowance up to £10,000Project bonus scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension - up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

Want in on HS2? Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 02036573167 | 💬 WhatsApp +27645053449

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Position: Commercial Manager

Location: Central London

£110,000 - £120,000 Per Annum + Package

We are working with a Major Tier One Civil Engineering contractor who are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key role within one of the most complex and high‑value civils programmes in the country, offering the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and delivery on a nationally significant project.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee major work packages exceeding £100m, ensuring robust commercial governance, strong cost control, and effective contract administration. You will work closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and support successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across large‑scale civils work packagesManage commercial performance on packages valued £100m+Support the Commercial Lead and provide clear commercial guidance to project teamsDevelop and maintain strong commercial, financial, and reporting processesLead risk and opportunity management to protect and maximise commercial entitlementSupport contract reviews and ensure accurate monthly commercial reportingLead commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholdersMonitor and evidence KPI performance across assigned packagesPrepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budgetsProvide timely, high‑quality information to support change controlSupport procurement activities and prepare subcontract documentationManage subcontractors from award through to final accountMaintain detailed registers for variations, delays, EOTs, and claims

About You

Experienced as either a Commercial Manager or Senior QS looking to make the step up with a background in major civils or infrastructureStrong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contractsProven ability to manage high‑value packages in a complex programme environmentExcellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder‑management skillsConfident in leading commercial discussions and driving commercial strategy Read less

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We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our clients project team on a major Data Centre project, near Blyth, United Kingdom. This will be the largest Data Centre of its kind in Europe!

The Commercial Manager role is pivotal to ensuring the commercial success of projects and the overall business. The successful candidate will play an important role in overseeing the financial management of projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget and through the development and management of impactful financial reporting to set and measure key performance. Key to success in the role will be the ability to work across the business with internal stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical issues, conflict management and resolution using a combination of technical ability, leadership, teamwork and people management skills.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager your role will be to lead the commercial management of a key high value data centre project.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage the commercial team to operate within with a fast-paced construction environment, with high levels of performance, commercial awareness and accountabilityEnsure that robust cost control measures are implementedPrepare and present impactful commercial information to senior leaders with a particular focus on monthly cost reports, cash flows and other reports critical for commercial and financial managementFormulate and implement project procurement planning to deliver within project timelines, scope and budgetary requirementsActively drive knowledge sharing from Pre-Construction through to the project commercial and other key team members to ensure full understanding of tender scope, budgets, prelims and procurement approachesDevelop and maintain appropriate relationships with key members of our client team and supply chainEnsure that commercial documentation is professionally executed and maintainedClosely monitor project risks and opportunities with project colleaguesProactive identification and management of commercial challengesDue diligence on all new sub-contractors and suppliers and standardisation of all Sub-Contractor appointments, including overview of workload and capacity prior to appointmentEnsure subcontract and purchase order documentation is appropriate, comprehensive and protects Winthrop's interestsEnsure payment valuation, certification and cash collection from our client is managed in accordance with the contractEnsure efficient payment certification and invoicing in accordance with Winthrop's contractual obligations across our supply chainRequirementsQuantity Surveying or similar degree, typically with 10+ years relevant experience.Strong written and oral communication skillsExcellent numeracy and problem solving abilitiesMain Contractor experienceStrong knowledge of MEP is advantageousExperience of a variety of procurement routes varying from lump sum, remeasure, 2 stage / open book tendering, design-buildData centre experience is advantageous.Benefits

· Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry

· Working on large scale data centre projects

· Collaborative team working environments

· Career progression and development supported

· Competitive salary packages

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - One North Quay (Life Science Facility)
Canary Wharf, London | Permanent
Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a landmark life science facility at One North Quay, Canary Wharf.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile life science build, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture across all project activitiesEnsure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processesUnderstand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities under a bespoke contract (similar in structure to JCT)Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlementsPrepare and submit applications, securing payment and variationsManage subcontract accounts through to final accountMonitor progress and provide accurate commercial reportingSupport negotiation and settlement of the final account with the clientFor CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/complex build environmentsExperience working on life science, laboratory, or high-specification technical builds is highly advantageousDegree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experienceExperience managing change and subcontract accountsGood working knowledge of JCT contracts, or bespoke contracts based on JCT principlesCandidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

Salary negotiable, in line with similar senior commercial roles£300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension with up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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