Location: North West
Salary: Circa £75,000 + 15% Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join our growing team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with experience in the Net Zero / energy transition sector to play a key role in supporting project delivery, pricing strategy, and supply chain management.
You will work closely with the Business Development Director (BDD) and Bid Team, supporting tender submissions, pricing exercises, and commercial governance across a range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and completing pricing documents for both tender submissions and work delivered via Tier 1 contractors.
* Supporting the Bid Team and BDD with commercial input for bid submissions.
* Reviewing and supporting client contracts (e.g., JCT and similar frameworks).
* Managing suppliers and subcontractors, including rate reviews and competitive pricing exercises.
* Conducting supply chain benchmarking and contractor rate reviews.
* Preparing and submitting monthly CVR reports and client valuations.
* Managing cost reporting and project financials using the Live Costs platform.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who has progressed through the commercial pathway and understands projects from the ground up.
Essential:
* Background as a Quantity Surveyor, with hands-on project experience in the field.
* Progression into Senior QS or Commercial Manager roles.
* Experience within Net Zero, energy, sustainability, or related infrastructure sectors.
* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (including JCT contracts).
* Experience working with suppliers and subcontractor supply chains.
Desirable:
* Experience working with or alongside Tier 1 contractors.
* Experience with cost management platforms such as Live Costs or similar tools.
Package
* Salary: Around £75,000 (depending on experience)
* Bonus: Up to 15% performance bonus
* Car Allowance
* Additional company benefits
Salary description
£70000.00 - £95000.00 per year