Commercial Manager / Quantity Survey – 6 month FTC - Leicestershire - £DOE

A leading global retail design, production, and rollout agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale FMCG point-of-sale (POS) roll-out programmes across multiple European markets. This is a senior commercial role, working closely with a Senior Project Manager to ensure high-value programmes are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. The role offers exposure to multi-million-pound budgets, complex supply chains, and international delivery environments. This is a 6 month contract, based in Leicestershire.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

• Take ownership of commercial and cost control for large-scale FMCG POS roll-out programmes
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting across multi-market projects
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager to align commercial strategy with delivery plans
• Provide commercial input during planning, design development, and implementation phases
• Support senior leadership with value engineering, margin optimisation, and commercial decision-making

Contract Administration

• Review, draft, and administer client and supplier contracts where required
• Manage variations, compensation events, extensions of time, and contractual changes
• Prepare and validate applications for payment, final accounts, and project close-out documentation
• Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records and contract registers

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Support supplier and subcontractor selection across international supply chains
• Lead or support commercial negotiations, pricing agreements, and service level terms
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with budgets, specifications, and programme milestones
• Drive value through competitive procurement and cost engineering initiatives

Risk, Compliance & Reporting

• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes and governance standards
• Attend project meetings and provide clear, concise commercial updates and reporting
• Contribute to client-facing reports and financial reviews

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles within retail design, POS, FMCG roll-outs, or fit-out environments
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, tendering, and variation management
• Proven ability to manage commercial performance across multi-country programmes and complex supply chains
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and financial reporting skills
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Confident communicator, able to present commercial positions clearly to senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial / cost management tools
• Willingness to travel as required

Qualifications

Formal qualifications are not essential; however, a degree (or equivalent experience) in one of the following would be advantageous:

• Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Management
• Engineering or Manufacturing Management (with commercial exposure)
• Business or Finance