At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commercial function for a £30m investment programme and shape procurement strategy.
- Company: Join a leading South East housing association focused on building a strong commercial culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, supportive team environment, and potential to grow your own commercial team.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop commercial training needs and establish strong foundations quickly.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact and influence the future of commercial operations.
- Qualifications: Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with significant experience in planned works or framework management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Goodman Masson are proud to be supporting a leading South East housing association in their search for a Commercial Lead to take ownership of the commercial function across a £30m planned investment programme. This is a newly created role offering genuine influence — the organisation is building its commercial culture from the ground up, and you will be at the heart of this transformation. You will not be joining an established function but shaping it.
What's on Offer
- A £30m live programme encompassing kitchens and bathrooms (circa £9m), windows and doors, cyclical decorations and flooring, heating replacements, decarbonisation and energy efficiency, roofing, building safety works, plus commercial support for a newly procured repairs contract.
- Real scope to shape procurement strategy, embed commercial governance, and influence business planning and cost modelling.
- Opportunity to identify and develop commercial training needs across the investment management team.
- Potential to grow a commercial team, with early-stage plans to recruit a graduate Quantity Surveyor.
- Hybrid working within a supportive and newly formed team environment.
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (QS) with significant experience at Senior QS level or above.
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms.
- Proven track record in planned works or framework contract management.
- Experience in social housing, local authority, or a regulated environment is advantageous.
- Commercially astute, with the confidence to challenge contractor applications and drive value for money across a complex, multi-workstream programme.
First 90 Days Objectives
- Review contracts and identify risks.
- Embed change control processes.
- Validate cashflow forecasts.
- Establish and maintain a commercial risk log.
This role is ideal for someone who is eager to make an immediate impact and establish strong commercial foundations quickly. Please apply directly or contact us via direct message to discuss this opportunity in confidence. We also offer a £300 referral fee for any successful introduction — please share with anyone in your network who may be suitable.
Commercial Lead in Dartford employer: Goodman Masson
Goodman Masson is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape the commercial function within a dynamic South East housing association. With a focus on building a strong commercial culture, employees benefit from a supportive team environment, hybrid working arrangements, and significant opportunities for professional growth, including the potential to develop a commercial team and influence strategic procurement initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a role that promises both challenge and reward.
