Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

📍 Manchester
🕒 3-Month Contract
💰 Up to £40 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

An established and growing construction consultancy is seeking a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join its team on a 3-month contract basis in Manchester.

This is a key commercial role responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of allocated construction projects, ensuring full end-to-end service delivery and strong commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting project delivery teams by defining, managing, and controlling all commercial requirements from feasibility through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility studies and procurement reports

• Apply value management techniques at project inception

• Lead estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership and presentation of cost plans

• Support and participate in procurement processes (pre-qualification, tendering, analysis, selection, contract preparation)

• Produce tender documentation

• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes

• Oversee cost checking, valuations, and financial control procedures

• Produce and present monthly cost reports

• Lead value engineering and life cycle costing exercises

• Negotiate and agree final accounts

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

• Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

We are looking for a commercially experienced professional with:

• Proven experience in a construction project environment

• Strong knowledge of cost management and procurement processes

• Excellent financial and contractual awareness

• The ability to work collaboratively within a delivery team

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive approach to continuous professional development

• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

What's on Offer

• Up to £40 per hour (DOE)

• 3-month contract opportunity

• Exposure to varied and interesting construction projects

• Collaborative and professional working environment

If you're interested, then please click apply or contact Ben Dreher at Sellick Partnership, Derby.

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