Full job descriptionCommercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Full Time | 45 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? Or perhaps you’re RICS qualified and ready to take the next step in your career? Either way, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected road surfacing contractor based in North Kyme. The business delivers high-quality surfacing and highway projects from Manchester to Brighton. Head office in Lincolnshire. Working with local authorities, including Lincolnshire County Council, alongside commercial and private sector clients such as house builders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join friendly and professional team of 14. You’ll play a key role in securing new business, managing commercial projects, and helping drive the continued success of the company.
The Role
As Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for the commercial management of road surfacing projects from tender stage through to completion working hand in hand with the Directors.
Your duties will include:
*Preparing and submitting competitive tenders for road surfacing and civil engineering projects
*Producing accurate cost estimates and pricing schedules
*Managing project costs, budgets and valuations
*Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
*Negotiating contracts and commercial agreements
*Monitoring project profitability and reporting on commercial performance
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships
*Supporting the business in securing future work and long-term contracts
What We’re Looking For
*RICS qualified is essential
*A full UK driving licence
*Previous Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management experience is welcomed but not essential
*Strong numerical and analytical skills
*Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
*A professional and organised approach
*A whizz with Excell and MS projects
*A willingness to learn and develop if you’re starting your commercial career
What you can expect
We work Monday to Friday, it’s a 45-hour working week. Your weekends are all yours. We are a family environment, so you can nip off to run the Parents race at sports day (or equivalent). This is a growing business and we hope you’ll be growing with us. We are a supportive and friendly working environment. We believe in ongoing training and professional development – we want to help you invest in your future.
If you’re looking to build your career with a company that values quality, teamwork and long-term relationships, we’d love to hear from you.