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, cash‑flow 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.
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