Commercial Manager
Location: Holywood / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + bonus + progression
Overview
This is an opportunity to join a specialist consultancy working at the forefront of complex engineering and infrastructure programmes. Typically engaged where projects are commercially challenged, delayed or in dispute, the business supports clients to bring clarity, control and resolution across high-risk, high-value environments.
Role
This position is not a standard Commercial Manager role. You will work on complex programmes where commercial outcomes are critical and often contested, alongside experienced specialists in a technically strong environment.
You will contribute to the commercial management of major engineering projects while gaining exposure to dispute-related activity and quantum support.
Core Responsibilities
- Leading commercial activities across major project workstreams
- Managing valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
- Administering contracts (NEC, FIDIC, JCT and bespoke forms)
- Supporting procurement, subcontract management and close‑out
- Maintaining cost reporting, cashflow forecasting and change control
- Providing commercial insight across project teams
- Monitoring risks, opportunities and overall performance
Additional Exposure
- Claims preparation, entitlement and quantum analysis
- Formal dispute processes (adjudication, mediation, arbitration)
- Review of project records, cost data and contractual correspondence
- Preparation of structured, evidence-based commercial narratives
- Working alongside experienced commercial and quantum specialists
Candidate
This role would suit a commercially capable individual with 3–5 years’ experience in a QS or commercial role, looking to broaden their exposure and accelerate progression.
Requirements
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
- Experience within construction or infrastructure projects
- Commercial awareness across cost management and contract administration
- Strong analytical capability and confidence with data and reporting tools
- Clear communication and report-writing skills
What We Offer
- A clear pathway into commercial advisory and dispute work
- Close collaboration with senior specialists and quantum experts
- Structured development and mentoring
- Long-term progression into specialist, higher-value roles
- Support for further qualifications and professional development
Package
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave + public holidays
- Enhanced pension
- Flexible start and finish times
- Professional fees paid (RICS, CIOB, CIArb, SCL)
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