Commercial Manager (QS)

Posted 06 November 2024
Salary £400 - £450 per day
LocationManchester
Job type Temporary
Sectors Built Environment
ReferenceBH-36902-2
Contact NameAndreas Vella

Job description

Role: Commercial Manager

Location: Manchester 

We are currently in the process of hiring a Commercial Manager to oversee the estimation of costs, material quantities, and project timelines for the refurbishment of a large-scale mixed-use construction project based in Manchester.
The successful candidate will be working and reporting directly to the lead project manager as well as working closely alongside external client staff, key stakeholders, and the internal team. You will be expected to be fully responsible for the management of specific tasks while on-site.

As a Quantity Surveyor, your principal roles and responsibilities will include:
  • Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
  • Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time.
  • Perform risk and value management, and cost control during construction.
  • Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks.
  • Negotiate contracts and work schedules.
  • Managing project budget, ensuring value for money.
  • Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
  • Advise and implement a procurement strategy.
Essential criteria:
  • Must have 3+ years of Commercial Manager Experience.
  • Must have NEC experience 
  • Experience working for a principal contractor.
  • Effective analytical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Be available to start within the next 2 weeks.
  • Able to be based in Manchester on site 4 days a week.
If you fit this role and would like to find out more then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Andreas; andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com or send in your CV for consideration and we will be in touch.