Senior QS / Commercial Manager – Progression to Commercial Director
Luxury Residential – New Build – £100k+ Equity Opportunity
Location: Central London – Hybrid Working
We are partnering with an ambitious, well-funded construction SME specialising in luxury, low-volume residential and housebuilding projects to appoint a Senior QS / Commercial Manager with a clear pathway to Commercial Director.
Having recently secured investment, the business is entering an exciting period of growth, with a strong pipeline of high-quality residential developments across London and Home Counties with an ambitious three year growth plan.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven Senior QS / Commercial Manager who is ready to step into a broader leadership role, helping shape the commercial function and progressing into a Commercial Director position within 12 months.
The Opportunity
Initially, you will take ownership of commercial delivery across a portfolio of luxury residential projects, working closely with the leadership team. As the business grows, you will play a key role in developing commercial strategy, systems, and the wider QS function.
You will:
• Take ownership of project commercial performance, profitability, and reporting
• Drive cost control, CVRs, cashflow management, and margin protection
• Lead procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Support pre-contract strategy, tendering, pricing, and risk management
• Manage commercial relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Introduce robust commercial processes and governance as the company scales
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members
• Progress into Commercial Director responsibility, leading the commercial function
About You
You will be an experienced Senior QS / Commercial Manager looking for the next step in your career.
Ideally, you will have:
• Experience working for a UK main contractor or residential developer
• Background in luxury residential, high-end refurbishment, or quality-led housebuilding
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts, procurement, and commercial risk
• Ability to manage projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and company directors
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach suited to a growing SME environment
• Ambition to progress into a board-level commercial leadership role
RICS or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
Why Join?
• Clear route to Commercial Director within 12 months
• Future equity participation aligned with business growth
• Board-level exposure and influence
• Opportunity to build and lead a commercial function
• Central London office with hybrid working
• Join a well-funded, ambitious business at a key stage of expansion
This is an opportunity to become a key part of the leadership team and play a major role in building the future of a growing luxury residential contractor.
- leadership team with clear ambitions
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