Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project Value:

Circa £30 million Project Type:

Prime Country Estate

Listed Building, Extensions & New Facilities Location:

Berkshire (site-based) & W1 Head Office The Project

Our client is delivering an exceptional

£30m prime country estate

scheme in Berkshire, comprising the sensitive refurbishment and modernisation of a listed main house, significant extensions, and the construction of new leisure and ancillary facilities. The wider estate works include: Listed building refurbishment and modernisation

New leisure facilities including a pool house

Equestrian facilities

Extensive garaging for a significant private car collection

High-quality external and landscape works

This is a complex, design-led project requiring a commercial lead with proven experience in high-value, heritage-led residential schemes. The Role

The business is seeking an experienced

Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor

to take full commercial ownership of this flagship scheme from pre-construction through to final account. You will be the senior commercial presence on the project, working closely with the Project Director and Project Manager, and acting as the primary commercial interface with the client, consultants, and specialist subcontractors. The role will be split between

site in Berkshire and the companys W1 head office , offering both project focus and integration with the wider commercial leadership team. Key Responsibilities

Project Commercial Leadership Full commercial responsibility for the £30m estate scheme

Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting from early works through to final account

Management of procurement strategy for specialist and heritage trades

Administration of subcontract packages, variations, valuations, and payments

Cashflow management and margin protection

Heritage & Complex Works Managing the commercial aspects of listed building works and change control

Working closely with the design team, conservation specialists, and planning consultants

Understanding and managing the risks associated with heritage, temporary works, and complex sequencing

Client & Team Interface Acting as a key commercial point of contact for the client and professional team

Supporting and challenging the project team with commercial insight and leadership

Producing clear, accurate commercial reports for senior management

Supply Chain & Specialists Procuring and managing high-quality specialist subcontractors and suppliers

Ensuring best value while maintaining the standards expected on a super-prime estate

Building strong, collaborative relationships across the supply chain

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on high-value prime residential or country estate projects

Demonstrable background in listed building refurbishment and complex extensions

Experience delivering schemes in the £15m£40m range (or comparable complexity)

Strong knowledge of specialist packages including heritage trades, leisure facilities, and complex externals

Commercially astute, detail-driven, and confident operating as the commercial lead on a major scheme

Comfortable working between site and head office environments

Whats on Offer

Commercial leadership role on a landmark £30m prime country estate

Exposure to a wide range of technically complex and prestigious work elements

High level of autonomy and responsibility on a single flagship project

Split working between a beautiful Berkshire site and W1 head office

Competitive salary and benefits reflective of the projects scale and complexity

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