Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Commercial Director Designate)

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Excellent package + discretionary bonus

Location: Middlesbrough Area

The Opportunity

If you are a Senior QS or perhaps a Commercial Manager who sees themselves capable of becoming a Commercial Director within the next 5 years, we have a role that can genuinely offer that progression.

This role is a succession plan for a Commercial Director who will be retiring within 5 years. So this isn't something that "might" happen like some other roles - it will happen because there will always be a need for a Commercial Director.

The business are a growing developer who are well capitalised and looking to add third party capital to aid that growth. They are involved in various sectors such as industrial, commercial, PBSA, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors.

This is an exceptional career move for someone looking to shape a commercial function and leave a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commercial activities across multiple live projects from pre‑construction to final account.
• Formulate, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete assessments to ensure projects remain financially controlled.
• Take ownership of procurement processes, tendering, subcontractor packages, valuations, and cost reporting.
• Manage and engage with subcontractors, including handling contractual matters, disputes, variations, and commercial challenges as they arise.
• Provide robust commercial governance, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated effectively.
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and wider stakeholders to drive value engineering and deliver cost efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain, and update accurate commercial documentation, financial reports, and progress forecasts.
• Advise senior leadership on commercial performance, strategic opportunities, and potential improvements.
• Represent the business professionally in negotiations and high‑level commercial discussions.

Ideal Candidate

• Background: Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager with strong main contractor experience (essential).
• Sector Experience: Industrial, commercial, PBSA, and/or BTR project exposure.
• Deep commercial and contractual knowledge with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Strong in cost planning, budget management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Confident dealing with subcontractors and resolving contractual matters efficiently and professionally.
• Highly ambitious, driven, and motivated by career progression toward a senior leadership/director position.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £70,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus.
• Genuine progression to Commercial Director within 5 years.
• Real opportunity to influence and shape the commercial strategic direction of the business.
• A supportive, forward-thinking environment that rewards high performance and long‑term commitment.