Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - One North Quay (Life Science Facility) Canary Wharf, London | Permanent | Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a landmark life science facility at One North Quay, Canary Wharf.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile life science build, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

* Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities

* Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processes

* Understand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities under a bespoke contract (similar in structure to JCT)

* Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlements

* Prepare and submit applications, securing payment and variations

* Manage subcontract accounts through to final account

* Monitor progress and provide accurate commercial reporting

* Support negotiation and settlement of the final account with the client

* For CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/complex build environments

* Experience working on life science, laboratory, or high-specification technical builds is highly advantageous

* Degree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experience

* Experience managing change and subcontract accounts

* Good working knowledge of JCT contracts, or bespoke contracts based on JCT principles

* Candidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

* Salary negotiable, in line with similar senior commercial roles

* £300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)

* Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)

* Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

* Private healthcare

* 24/7 employee assistance programme

* Flexible benefits and discounts

* Personal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to (url removed)