Senior QS / Commercial Manager - Progression to Commercial Director £100k first year + 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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