About The Role
About Us
Where will you be working?
At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
Youll be joining our Highways team, as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
Want to come and be a part of it?
The Commercial Manager role is highly responsible part of the Commercial Management team. This role includes being a direct line manager to QS roles from MQS to Trainee QS as all as the Commercial Admin team. You will have a number Projects or Programmes of work within your portfolio with several teams reporting to you.
At this level you will be measured on the outcomes of your portfolio and will be expected to manage resource levels and capabilities to ensure that the overall commercial performance of your portfolio meets or exceeds business plan targets. Your line management responsibilities include;
What will you be doing
You will lead a team, ensuring resource levels and capabilities are aligned with business needs. This includes managing recruitment and redundancy processes, setting clear performance standards, and providing timely feedback. Youll also oversee mandatory training, create personal development plans, and support career progression within your team.
A proactive approach is key. Youll work closely with senior team members to prepare and present contract briefings, establish measurement rules, and set up reporting requirements. Youll manage recruitment and onboarding for commercial resources, and collaborate with Procurement to develop supplier tender engagements, including work packages, terms, and SLAs.
Youll ensure accurate valuations and timely submission of payment applications, monitor certification and payment notices, and manage disputes. Youll oversee contractual administration, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events, and provide guidance to operational teams and junior staff.
Youll validate cost information, maintain robust audit processes, and manage subcontract administration to the highest standards. Building strong relationships with supply chain partners and resolving disputes promptly will be a key part of your role.
Accurate record keeping is essential. Youll maintain commercial registers, site returns, and risk schedules, ensuring compliance and quality. Youll also produce and present weekly and monthly cost and value reports, providing insight into risks, opportunities, and performance to support business decision-making.
What youll bring Demonstrable experience working within the Infrastructure or Construction industry in a similar role.
Advance qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSC or equivalent) is required.
RICS or CICES beneficial M Group are committed to supporting the development of our people and can offer support to gain chartership if you do not already have the accreditation.
Previous experience as a line manager or functional manager of junior QSs or administrators advantageous but not essential.
Experience in NEC3 & NEC4 contract types and suites is essential. Experience of other contract types and suites, such as FIDIC and JCT, is also beneficial
Prior experience of projects in value of up to £20m as well as a number of small projects
Strong professional relationship management skills
Strong IT skills including all standard MS Office applications, and particularly Excel
Focused knowledge of data management and analysis techniques essential
Sound communication and negotiation skills
Full UK driving license this includes travel across sites
Whats in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!
Holiday purchase scheme
Personal Accident Cover
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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