Commercial Manager / Quantity Survey – 6 month FTC - Leicestershire - £DOE
A leading global retail design, production, and rollout agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale FMCG point-of-sale (POS) roll-out programmes across multiple European markets. This is a senior commercial role, working closely with a Senior Project Manager to ensure high-value programmes are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. The role offers exposure to multi-million-pound budgets, complex supply chains, and international delivery environments. This is a 6 month contract, based in Leicestershire.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Cost Management
* Take ownership of commercial and cost control for large-scale FMCG POS roll-out programmes
* Manage budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting across multi-market projects
* Work closely with the Senior Project Manager to align commercial strategy with delivery plans
* Provide commercial input during planning, design development, and implementation phases
* Support senior leadership with value engineering, margin optimisation, and commercial decision-making
Contract Administration
* Review, draft, and administer client and supplier contracts where required
* Manage variations, compensation events, extensions of time, and contractual changes
* Prepare and validate applications for payment, final accounts, and project close-out documentation
* Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records and contract registers
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Support supplier and subcontractor selection across international supply chains
* Lead or support commercial negotiations, pricing agreements, and service level terms
* Ensure procurement activity aligns with budgets, specifications, and programme milestones
* Drive value through competitive procurement and cost engineering initiatives
Risk, Compliance & Reporting
* Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
* Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes and governance standards
* Attend project meetings and provide clear, concise commercial updates and reporting
* Contribute to client-facing reports and financial reviews
Skills & Experience Required
* Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles within retail design, POS, FMCG roll-outs, or fit-out environments
* Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, tendering, and variation management
* Proven ability to manage commercial performance across multi-country programmes and complex supply chains
* Excellent analytical, numerical, and financial reporting skills
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
* Confident communicator, able to present commercial positions clearly to senior stakeholders
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial / cost management tools
* Willingness to travel as required
Qualifications
Formal qualifications are not essential; however, a degree (or equivalent experience) in one of the following would be advantageous:
* Quantity Surveying
* Commercial Management
* Engineering or Manufacturing Management (with commercial exposure)
* Business or Finance