Family owned, three generations in, and still building homes on land the founder would recognise the character of, even if the specification has moved on considerably since his day. This isn’t a business that chases volume for its own sake. Every site gets picked over carefully, every commercial appointment matters, and the current Senior QS is retiring after a long and well-regarded stint, leaving genuinely big shoes to fill and a team who’ll be watching closely to see who steps into them.
The Role
You’ll take commercial responsibility for two to three sites simultaneously across the Surrey and Berkshire borders with a QS or Assistant QS reporting to you on the larger schemes. This is a business where the Commercial Director still walks sites personally, so expect scrutiny, but also expect to be genuinely listened to.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Owning commercial delivery across multiple live sites, including cost planning at feasibility stage through to practical completion
- Producing and defending detailed CVRs at monthly commercial board meetings
- Leading subcontractor procurement for major packages, working closely with the buying team on framework negotiations
- Administering final accounts and resolving contractor disputes without automatically escalating everything to the Commercial Director
- Mentoring a QS or Assistant QS, reviewing their valuations and account work before sign-off
- Contributing cost intelligence into land appraisals for sites currently in the pipeline
What We’re Looking For
- Solid Senior QS or advanced QS experience within residential development, ideally with a regional or family-owned housebuilder
- Strong JCT contract administration experience, including dispute resolution
- Someone comfortable presenting numbers to directors and standing behind their figures under questioning
- A genuine interest in the sites themselves, this is a business where people notice if you don’t care about the product
What’s on Offer
- £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance
- A rare opportunity to step into a role with real legacy and real trust attached
- Direct, regular access to the Commercial Director and wider leadership team
- A business that has weathered several downturns without ever making the commercial team the first casualty
- Discretionary annual bonus linked to site and business performance
To apply for this job email your details to dan@tdm-recruitment.com.
