Commercial Manager - Cost Verification & Auditing

Location London
Discipline: Infrastructure and Civils
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £65000 - £85000 per annum
Contact name: Will Wiseman

Contact email: wwiseman@monroe-international.com
Job ref: BH-2348
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2026-07-29
Commercial Manager Location: Euston, London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £65000 - £85000 dependant on experience. 

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading global construction and property consultancy, supporting one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. 
Based in Euston, you will be part of a specialist cost assurance team carrying out cost verification audits and providing independent assurance across a complex, high-value infrastructure portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management background who enjoys analysing contracts, identifying risks, and improving commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake cost assurance and compliance audits across major infrastructure projects.
  • Review commercial processes, governance, and contract administration to ensure best practice.
  • Assess procurement strategies, cost management procedures, and commercial controls.
  • Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Produce detailed audit reports with clear recommendations and present findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure commercial compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Review contractual documentation, change control, compensation events, and payment mechanisms.
  • Support the development of commercial governance frameworks and assurance processes.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Commercial Manager on major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4).
  • Experience carrying out commercial assurance, audits, governance reviews, or commercial compliance activities is highly desirable.
  • Excellent knowledge of commercial management principles, procurement, cost control, and contract administration.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
  • MRICS or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
  • Join a global consultancy working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office and home working.
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking to move into a commercial assurance and audit-focused role while working on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.