Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Leeds Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English