Senior QS/ Commercial manager

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Job Role:
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Specialist

Location:
North West Region

Contract Length:
3-6 months (likely extension)

Day Rate:
£ per day

Days in Office Required:
Hybrid - 3 days on-site

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client based in the North West Region to facilitate the appointment of a
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Specialist
on an interim basis for 3-6 months.

This role involves providing commercial oversight for highway and infrastructure projects, ensuring contracts are managed efficiently and risks are mitigated. The assignment has arisen due to increased project demand and the need for experienced commercial support to manage ongoing NEC contracts. This is a high-profile opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure delivery and make a tangible impact on the local network.

Responsibilities of the Role:

  • Manage and administer highway contracts, particularly NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Provide commercial advice, manage claims, and mitigate contractual risks.
  • Analyse project data, monitor budgets, and track costs to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
  • Collaborate with contractors, council stakeholders, and project teams to support smooth delivery.

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) in highway or infrastructure contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of contract management, NEC contracts, and commercial risk mitigation.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Next Steps
This assignment is 3-6 months with likely extension and offering between £ per day depending on experience. There will be a mixture of remote working with a requirement to be onsite 3 days per week.

Interviews will be taking place in the next couple of weeks, if you are interested in knowing more
apply today or contact George Bandrabur @ Panoramic Associates

Desired Skills and Experience
We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Specialist to provide interim support for local authority highway projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with highway contracts, particularly NEC contracts, and a solid understanding of contract management, claims, and negotiation. You should be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

This role is part-time (3 days/week on-site), supporting councils with major infrastructure projects and providing critical commercial oversight to ensure smooth delivery.

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