Role : Commercial Lead Contract Length: 6 Months Location : London or Leeds- Hybrid (2/3 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £750/day (Umbrella) Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end commercial activity for assigned digital and technology procurements and contracts, from early market engagement and sourcing strategy through award, mobilisation, management, change and exit. Develop and deliver a subcategory or workstream plan aligned to the wider strategy for software, digital delivery and emerging technology. Provide confident, practical advice on procurement routes, evaluation, negotiation, governance, contracting, risk, supplier performance and value for money. Manage a prioritised pipeline of requirements, agreeing delivery plans with stakeholders and maintaining accurate milestones, risks, dependencies and resource needs. Lead market and supplier engagement, using evidence and insight to strengthen competition, improve outcomes and support innovation...

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Sunderland (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility) £110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East. With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation. The Role As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance. You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional...

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Newcastle (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility) £110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East. With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation. The Role As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance. You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional...

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Sunderland (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility) 110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East. With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation. The Role As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance. You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional business....

Commercial Lead - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Newcastle (North East Projects with Hybrid Flexibility) 110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Commercial Lead to head up the commercial function across major mechanical and electrical projects in the North East. With a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, and industrial developments, this is a key leadership role within a growing and highly respected organisation. The Role As Commercial Lead, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects, providing strategic leadership while ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance. You will work closely with operational, pre-construction, and senior leadership teams to drive profitability and support the continued growth of the regional business....

We're looking for an experienced Commercial Lead to join our Development Solutions team and play a key role in shaping, funding and delivering successful development projects. Working closely with development teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic commercial leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in project appraisals, contract reviews and negotiations. You will utilise your established network of funders, advisers and intermediaries to support project funding and delivery, while acting as the key interface with legal advisers and external solicitors. A key aspect of the role will be overseeing the quality, consistency and timeliness of commercial reporting, ensuring leadership teams and internal boards have clear visibility of performance, forecasts, legal risks and key decisions. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Construction and regional teams to support effective decision-making and successful project outcomes. This is a national role...

Commercial Lead - MEP Location: Nottingham Salary: 90,000 - 110,000 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead - MEP to provide commercial and contractual leadership across a diverse portfolio of MEP projects. Reporting into senior leadership, this is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, drive project performance, and lead the development of a growing commercial team. This position is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in the M&E/MEP sector who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on commercial management across complex projects. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead commercial advisor on all project commercial and contractual matters. Lead, manage and mentor a team of Senior, Project and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, alongside Commercial Administration staff. Advise Project Management teams on commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle....

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commerical Lead - Substation Projects Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Project: National Grid Melksham Substation Rate: 450- 500 per day Contract: Temporary Hours: 50 hours per week Working Hours: 08:00-17:00 Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major substation project in Melksham. The successful candidate will act as the commercial lead for the project, taking responsibility for the commercial management and financial performance of the works from project delivery through to completion. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial management of the substation project. Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting. Oversee valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, change control and commercial negotiations. Monitor project performance against budgets and agreed commercial targets. Identify and manage...

Lead the commercial strategy and delivery of high-value capital projects that will shape how Greater Manchester moves. You will guide a commercial team across cost planning, procurement, contract management, funding, risk, change and supplier relationships, ensuring public investment delivers lasting value. Client Details Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the organisation helping to shape a more connected, sustainable and inclusive transport future for the city region. Its growing, multidisciplinary Commercial Services function brings together capital commercial, procurement, franchise and commercial delivery, corporate finance, supplier relationships, social value, governance and assurance. The team works from the earliest commercial strategy and market engagement through tendering, contract award, mobilisation and supplier performance. This is not a back-office commercial function. The team sits at the centre of high-profile decisions across the Bee Network, bus...

Become TfGM's specialist authority on complex capital contracts, advising from contract formation through negotiation, delivery, claims and resolution. You will influence executive-level decisions, protect value across the infrastructure pipeline and create practical solutions where contractual, commercial and legal issues intersect. Client Details Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the organisation helping to shape a more connected, sustainable and inclusive transport future for the city region. Its growing, multidisciplinary Commercial Services function brings together capital commercial, procurement, franchise and commercial delivery, corporate finance, supplier relationships, social value, governance and assurance. The team works from the earliest commercial strategy and market engagement through tendering, contract award, mobilisation and supplier performance. This is not a back-office commercial function. The team sits at the centre of high-profile decisions...

About this Role This Head of Commercial position offers an executive leadership opportunity to take primary ownership of commercial governance, contract profitability, and client-facing negotiations for a rapidly expanding telecom infrastructure business. Based near Worcester/Kidderminster, you will report directly to the Managing Director and take strategic weight off Project Directors by driving margin optimisation and commercial discipline. Provide strategic leadership to Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and support teams across all active telecom programs. Lead client-facing commercial discussions, holding major telecommunications operators to account against contractual obligations, variations, and payment commitments. Drive margin improvement, own the integrity of WIP reporting, and ensure robust commercial forecasting alongside Operations and Finance. Identify, substantiate, and recover all contractual entitlements, compensation events, and variations to...

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in driving commercial success, maximising project value and cash flow while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Acting as the commercial lead on site, you'll provide expert support on contractual and commercial matters, manage costs and project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and help ensure projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards. About you On site experience of 3+ years of maintenance contracts Experience of onsite...

I am exclusively partnering with one of the UK's most respected, top-tier main contractors to secure a critical Senior Quantity Surveyor hire for their commercial leadership team. They aren't looking for another cog in the machine. My client needs a heavy-hitting Senior QS to take absolute ownership of their expanding education portfolio. If you know Department for Education (DfE) frameworks inside out, this is the platform you've been waiting for. As a strategic key hire, you will take the commercial lead on high-profile, multi-million-pound DfE builds. Take Control: Steer complex DfE projects from pre-construction right through to final account. Drive Margins: Lead procurement, sub-contractor management, and deliver razor-sharp cost reporting. Lead the Line: Act as the ultimate commercial authority on your projects, advising the board and mentoring junior surveying staff. You will need: The Background: A proven, battle-tested track record as an SQS...

Lead commercial delivery on flagship water infrastructure programmes Purpose and scope of the role: Tetra Tech's Water Consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Team, supporting major long-term water industry frameworks across the UK. You will be client-facing on large, high-profile capital delivery projects, responsible for cost estimating, procurement and contract management from optioneering through to detailed design and construction. Typical programmes span AMP8 into AMP9, delivering technically demanding wastewater infrastructure packages within multidisciplinary teams. You will report into the commercial lead, collaborate with engineers, modellers and delivery partners, and influence projects with multi-million pound budgets across the North West regions. Your impact in this position: Immediately, you will strengthen commercial controls and contribute to tender and estimating workstreams. Over the medium term, you will lead procurement...

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor: Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years' experience at a London based fit out contractor to become a commercial lead and site no.1. Seniors or high-level quantity surveyors are also needed as there are several spots for no.2's available as well. All projects are in the London area but mainly in central. Projects sizes under 10million in fast track fit out business ensuring high quality and strong time management skills . Responsibilities for Senior Quantity Surveyor: Fully commercially responsible for projects as a No.1 lead. Working from the PCSA/2 Stage tender process, to delivering the site and working through to completion and final accounts. Managing Packages. Managing Sub-Contractors. Site Meetings. Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor: Minimum 3-5+ years with a fit-out contractor. Degree qualified and needs to be construction based. Good communication and leadership skills....

We're looking for a Senior Project Surveyor to join our Durham County Council NETPark team based in Sedgefield / Hebburn. Location: Sedgefield / Hebburn Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Join us on an exciting major scheme for Durham County Council, delivering the third phase of a significant expansion at one of the UK's premier science, engineering, and technology parks. The £61m North East Technology Park (NETPark) will create up to 232,000 square feet of flexible laboratory, office, production and storage space. As Senior Project Surveyor, you'll work alongside the commercial lead, managing a large supply chain and ensuring excellent commercial outcomes are achieved throughout delivery to completion. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Surveyor, you'll be working within the...

Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm's length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK's energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future. Great British Energy - Nuclear's first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had been selected as the preferred...

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos Highways are recruiting for a Cost Clerk to support them on their major highways project in Dungeness. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing cost control and support to the commercial lead and site team in contracts. Involving you to collect, analyse, summarise and evaluate costs to maximise the contract margins and cash collection in turn maximising the business profits. Primary tasks and duties: Checking and pre-approval of material and external plant invoices Allocation and coding of all delivery tickets in line with the cost loaded and deliverables Analysing of weekly material and plant schedules Interrogation and evaluation of all staff and labour costs Assist commercial lead with preparation of monthly reporting requirements and deliverables Preparing all necessary cost transfers to ensure cost allocation is correct....

Job Title: Senior / Quantity Surveyor (2 Vacancies) Location: Moorgate, London (1 role will shortly transition to lead a project in Bishop's Stortford) Contract Type: Freelance / Outside IR35 (Long term) Day Rate: 350 - 400 per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate start ideally About the Company: We are working with an established, financially resilient main contractor with an annual turnover approaching 30m and a proven, cash-positive track record spanning 30 years. Led by a senior management team with extensive Tier 1 backgrounds, they bring the knowledge, rigour, and standards of a major contractor to every deliverable. Specialising in main contracting, fit-out, and refurbishment, they pride themselves on quality, collaboration, and commercial transparency. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline, they are looking for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team. The Roles: There are two immediate openings based...

Job Title: Major Projects Estimator Location: West Midlands Salary: 37,392 - 44,100 per annum PAYE ( 19.43 - 22.92 per hour) / 215 - 340 per day Contractor Employment Type: 6 Months - Transition to Permanent Possible Hours: Monday - Friday Role Profile As a Major Projects Estimator, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and commercially competitive tenders for high-voltage infrastructure projects. The role requires proven experience estimating 33kV schemes, with a strong background in large-scale civil engineering, utilities and power infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission, producing detailed cost plans, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, identifying project risks and opportunities, and supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes. The successful candidate will be confident working on complex projects and collaborating with internal...