Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying)

Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveying) — Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive (see note below)

Commercial Manager — Bristol

Higgins McGrath is hiring a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, trainees and support staff on live projects across Bristol and the wider region — including a major project set to bring many jobs and over £100 million a year in economic value to the area.

As Commercial Manager, you’ll:

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, trainees and support staff to hit turnover and margin targets
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations, reporting KPIs to the Commercial Director
• Guide your team’s commercial leadership on-site and mentor them toward qualifications
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activity, managing commercial risk from day one
• Handle full line management: recruitment, performance reviews, leave and more
• Coordinate cash flow plans, programme reports and revenue updates across your projects
• Oversee subcontract packages, ensuring compliant terms and proper payment processes

This Commercial Manager role suits someone with a Quantity Surveying background who’s ready to lead a team, not just manage their own numbers.

What you’ll need for this Commercial Manager role:

• BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms
• Track record working on projects with Tier 1 Main Contractors

M&E or specialist contractor experience is a bonus though not a requirement.

What you’ll get:

• Cash health plan with EAP
• 4x salary death in service
• pension
• enhanced maternity & paternity
• paid professional subscriptions
• cycle to work scheme
• free onsite parking
• genuine training and development

This is a UK top 30 contractor seeking to double their annual turnover over the next five years, real growth and real opportunity for those joining the company at this exciting stage.

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