Unify
Commercial Manager

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Role Overview
The Managing Quantity Surveyor is a key commercial leader within project teams, providing daily commercial oversight, cost control, and contractual management. The role drives commercial performance across civil engineering projects through accurate reporting, effective risk management, and strong commercial governance.
Role Purpose
To lead commercial management across assigned projects, ensuring robust cost and value reporting, effective subcontract procurement, accurate cash management, and strong contractual control. The role identifies commercial opportunities, protects the business from risk, and ensures compliance with internal processes.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Key Accountabilities
- Commercial Management & Governance
- Financial Performance
- Contract & Risk Management
- Leadership & Capability
- Stakeholder Management
- Inter-company Trading
- Success Measures (KPIs)
About You
Essential
- Experience in the construction industry
- Knowledge of IChemE/NEC contracts and construction law
- Experience in commercial management and subcontract procurement
- Strong forecasting and cost analysis capability
- Degree qualified
- Design & build civil engineering experience
- Strong civil engineering / infrastructure background (utilities / heavy civils)


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Desirable
- Member of RICS or working towards
- CSCS card
- HND/degree in Quantity Surveying
- Estimating experience
- Experience with direct-delivery contractors
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Caring and Investing in You
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Private medical cover
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car / green car scheme / car allowance / van (role-dependent)
- Regular performance reviews and career development support
- Long-service awards
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