Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid Role)

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid Role)

Location: Bridgwater area (5 days on site)

Flexibility: Option to work 1 day/week from a regional office

Salary: Circa £75,000+ (all-in)

The Role

This is a hybrid Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor position, combining hands‑on project delivery with team leadership responsibilities.

You will take ownership of your own projects while also overseeing and supporting a small team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple workstreams on‑site.

The role suits someone experienced, pragmatic, and proactive — comfortable rolling their sleeves up while also leading from the front.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Delivery (Hands‑On):

• Full commercial management of assigned projects
• Preparation and management of CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
• Management of variations, subcontractor accounts, and valuations
• Contract administration under NEC3
• Pricing and tendering of works

Management & Oversight:

• Oversee and support 2-3 Quantity Surveyors
• Allocate workload and provide guidance across: Site Operations, Commercial Operations and HPA‑related works
• Ensure commercial performance and reporting standards are met
• Act as a key commercial lead across multiple packages

Project Scope

• Design & Build of internal works for specialist buildings
• Design (and future construction) of security‑related buildings
• Compound setups for other contractors (modular buildings, warehouses, civils)
• Installation of specialist plant (e.g., Chemical Effluent Treatment Plant)
• Demolition and alterations to existing developments
• Additional civils and marine‑related works (including dredging)

Package Values: £5k – £25m

Contracts

All projects are delivered under NEC3 contracts

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on capacity while managing others
• Experience working under NEC contracts (essential)
• Background in main contracting, subcontracting, or fit‑out considered
• Experience across mixed project types (civils, build, modular, etc.) advantageous
• Strong leadership capability with a proactive, self‑sufficient mindset
• Someone experienced — “battle scars” preferred over job titles

The Right Person

• Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction
• Comfortable managing both detail and big‑picture delivery
• Enjoys working in a close‑knit, no‑nonsense team
• Happy in a site‑based, fast‑moving environment
• Brings energy, accountability, and a bit of personality to the team

Why This Role?

• Work on diverse, high‑value projects across civils, build, and specialist works
• Autonomy and trust with low internal bureaucracy
• Strong team culture with a supportive, down‑to‑earth environment

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