At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial delivery and performance for a portfolio of clients and projects.
- Company: Join TSS, a growing infrastructure consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Exciting growth journey with real opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact on high-profile projects and strengthen client partnerships.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; leadership experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking Commercial Managers to lead the commercial delivery and performance of a portfolio of clients and projects. You will oversee financial and contractual positions from bid stage through to final account, ensuring strong commercial outcomes through effective cost control, risk management and contractual governance. As a senior client-facing leader, you will provide strategic commercial advice, strengthen client partnerships and support sustainable business growth. You will also lead and develop a high-performing commercial team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and robust governance.
- Oversee budgets, cost control, forecasting and cashflow to protect profitability and support informed decision-making.
- Review and negotiate contracts, proactively identifying and managing commercial risks.
- Manage claims, disputes, and commercial risks in collaboration with project teams and legal advisors.
- Oversee procurement and subcontractor management, including selection, negotiation and performance monitoring.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial advisor.
- Support business development through commercial input into bids, proposals and service delivery.
- Lead, mentor and develop the commercial and quantity surveying team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards, promoting ethical conduct and best practice.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Professional membership (e.g., Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or working towards chartership.
- Extensive experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within infrastructure, successfully delivering complex projects.
- Strong contract administration skills, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.
- Expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, financial control, and commercial governance.
- Leadership experience managing and developing teams, coordinating workloads and mentoring staff.
- Excellent client management, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in a consultancy environment.
- Knowledge of cost benchmarking and value optimisation techniques.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Join TSS?
- Make a visible impact – Your expertise directly shapes projects, client relationships, and business growth.
- Work on complex programmes – Collaborate with leading clients across utilities, highways, and infrastructure.
- Be part of a collaborative team – Join a supportive, forward-thinking environment where ideas are valued.
- Grow with the business – Real opportunities for career progression, leadership, and professional development.
- Develop your expertise – Support for learning, professional development, and chartership with organisations such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
About TSS
TSS is a growing infrastructure consultancy delivering quantity surveying, commercial management, auditing and project management services across utilities, highways, and the public sector. We partner with leading clients on complex programmes, providing commercial insight, technical excellence, and trusted advice throughout the project lifecycle. As an established SME on an exciting growth journey, we offer the chance to work on high-profile projects while being part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your contribution directly shapes our success.
Location: Chorley
Job Type: Full Time
Commercial Manager in Chorley employer: T Sumner Smith Ltd
At TSS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. As a Commercial Manager in Chorley, you will have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, engage with prestigious clients, and drive meaningful projects that shape the infrastructure landscape. With a strong focus on professional development and career progression, TSS supports your growth through mentorship and resources for chartership, ensuring you thrive in a rewarding and impactful role.
