Position: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor Location: north Cambridgeshire Project value: £45m Start date: January/February 2026 Employment type: Directly employed, full-time project based (salary/package TBC) Project brief On behalf of a leading specialist civil engineering group, we're looking for a Commercial Manager to take full responsibility for a major £45m RC Frame/civils scheme (waste management/energy sector). This is a strategically important role requiring a commercially astute leader with proven experience in complex civil engineering schemes, who can comfortably operate as the commercial lead, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Key Responsibilities * Provide full commercial leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, and reporting * Lead procurement activities, negotiate subcontracts, and manage contract administration. * Oversee valuations, variations, and claims to protect commercial position and maximise project value. * Collaborate closely with project leadership to align commercial strategy with programme and technical objectives. * Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners. * Mentor and develop junior commercial staff to ensure best practice and high performance. Requirements * Demonstrable experience as a Commercial Manager (or Senior QS prepared to step up). * Essential: Strong background in RC Frame/civils project delivery. * As the works are re-measurable, a working knowledge of CESMM and BoQ preparation would be a distinct advantage * Track record commercially managing projects of comparable scale (£20m–£50m). * Excellent NEC contractual knowledge * Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership capabilities. * Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, commercially challenging environment