Commercial Manager

City, Manchester
Appoint Limited
Commercial Manager – Civil Engineering & Rail

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 + Package D.O.E. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Appoint is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join an established and growing consultancy specialising in Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor to step into a senior leadership position, taking responsibility for the commercial team and helping lead the business across the Northern region of the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the Manchester office, managing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the regional business.
Importantly, the position offers a genuine opportunity to progress into a Director-level role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Oversee the commercial delivery of Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of service and performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual expertise, particularly relating to NEC contracts.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new business.
• Support the strategic development and growth of the Manchester office and wider Northern region.
• Provide commercial leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider team.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support regional business objectives.

Candidate Requirements:

• A strong professional background in Quantity Surveying within the Civil Engineering sector.
• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial professional.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing teams of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience working for a Civil Engineering contractor or relevant Quantity Surveying consultancy.
• Highways and/or Rail infrastructure experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and client relationship management skills.
• The ability to attend the Manchester office three days per week.

Candidates currently working for Civil Engineering contractors who are looking to transition into a consultancy leadership position are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits:

• £75,000 to £90,000 basic salary D.O.E., with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in Manchester and 2 days working from home.
• 37.5 to 40-hour working week.
• Genuine career progression towards a Director-level position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop the Northern region.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional Commercial Manager position. It offers the opportunity to take ownership of a regional operation, influence business growth and develop a team within an established infrastructure consultancy.

For an ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and a long-term route into senior leadership, this represents an excellent career opportunity.

Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed).