Our client is seeking a commercially astute QS / Commercial Manager who has operated within small‑to‑medium residential developers or SMEs where they handle both pre‑ and post‑contract duties, typically across multi‑unit new‑build housing schemes. They must be comfortable managing the full commercial cycle independently.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
7–12 years’ experience with small–medium housebuilders, self‑build developers, or design‑and‑build contractors.
* Strong experience producing and managing BOQs, tender packs, cost plans, valuations, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration.
* Capable of handling commercial oversight across multiple live projects (approx. Experience with both new‑build and refurbishment cost management.
* Preparing cost plans and budgets for 6–30 unit schemes.
* Leading procurement strategy — subcontractor packages, tender analysis, negotiation and award.
* Managing variations, change control, and risk management.
* Ensuring robust commercial governance as the business scales.
* Working directly with directors on strategic costing and financial control.
Excellent negotiation skills with strong supplier/subcontractor relationships.
* Highly analytical with strong Excel/reporting capability.
* Ability to implement commercial processes and set up systems suited to an SME developer.
* Well‑networked in the residential subcontractor market.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. Strong IT literacy (Excel, estimating software)