Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid Role)
Location: Bridgwater area (5 days on site)
Flexibility: Option to work 1 day/week from a regional office
Salary: Circa £75,000+ (all-in)
The Role
This is a hybrid Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor position, combining hands-on project delivery with team leadership responsibilities.
You will take ownership of your own projects while also overseeing and supporting a small team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple workstreams on-site.
The role suits someone experienced, pragmatic, and proactive — comfortable rolling their sleeves up while also leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Delivery (Hands-On):
* Full commercial management of assigned projects
* Preparation and management of CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
* Management of variations, subcontractor accounts, and valuations
* Contract administration under NEC3
* Pricing and tendering of works
Management & Oversight:
Oversee and support 2–3 Quantity Surveyors
Allocate workload and provide guidance across: Site Operations, Commercial Operations and HPA-related works
Ensure commercial performance and reporting standards are met
Act as a key commercial lead across multiple packages
Project Scope
Projects include a highly varied portfolio in the Bridgwater area, such as:
Design & Build of internal works for specialist buildings
Design (and future construction) of security-related buildings
Compound setups for other contractors (modular buildings, warehouses, civils)
Installation of specialist plant (e.g. Chemical Effluent Treatment Plant)
Demolition and alterations to existing developments
Additional civils and marine-related works (including dredging)
Package Values: £5k – £25m
Contracts
All projects are delivered under NEC3 contracts
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
* Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity while managing others
* Experience working under NEC contracts (essential)
* Background in main contracting, subcontracting, or fit-out considered
* Experience across mixed project types (civils, build, modular, etc.) advantageous
* Strong leadership capability with a proactive, self-sufficient mindset
* Someone experienced — “battle scars” preferred over job titles
The Right Person
Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction
Comfortable managing both detail and big-picture delivery
Enjoys working in a close-knit, no-nonsense team
Happy in a site-based, fast-moving environment
Brings energy, accountability, and a bit of personality to the team
Why This Role?
Work on diverse, high-value projects across civils, build, and specialist works
Autonomy and trust with low internal bureaucracy
Strong team culture with a supportive, down-to-earth environment