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Lead Quantity Surveyor – First Commercial Hire (High-End Residential)\n\nLocation: Oxford (Covering Cotswolds projects)\n\nSalary: £80,000 + Package (Negotiable based on experience)\n\nRole Type: Permanent, Full-Time\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAre you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from corporate bureaucracy and into a role where you have genuine influence?\n\nOur client is a premier specialist in high end residential refurbishments and bespoke, one-off new builds across the Cotswolds. Following a period of rapid growth, they are now looking for their first dedicated Commercial hire to join the senior leadership team in Oxford.\n\nThis isn’t just a QS job; it is an opportunity to spearhead a department. You will be responsible for building the commercial framework of the business from the ground up, with the view to growing and leading a team as the company continues to scale.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs the first Commercial lead, you will have a seat at the table to define how the business operates.

Key responsibilities include:\n\n * \n\n System Implementation: Designing and implementing modern commercial procedures and reporting structures.\n\n * \n\n Tech & AI Integration: Embracing and leading the rollout of AI tools and software to automate workflows and enhance project accuracy.\n\n * \n\n Full Lifecycle Management: Managing costs for high-spec residential projects, from initial feasibility and procurement to final accounts.\n\n * \n\n Strategic Growth: Working directly with the Directors to protect margins and drive the profitability of a fast-growing portfolio.\n\nThe Candidate\n\nThe ideal candidate will be a tech-forward professional who is frustrated by "traditional" construction methods and wants to innovate.\n\n * \n\n Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor (ideally within high-end residential or bespoke construction).\n\n * \n\n Tech-Savvy: A genuine interest in modern systems and a willingness to integrate AI into daily commercial operations.\n\n * \n\n Entrepreneurial Spirit: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, "startup" style environment where you are the sole commercial authority.\n\n * \n\n Local Knowledge: Based within commutable distance of Oxford and comfortable visiting high-end sites across the Cotswolds.\n\nWhy Apply?\n\n * \n\n Lead the Team: You are the foundation of the future commercial department.\n\n * \n\n Autonomy: Total control over your systems and processes.\n\n * \n\n Prestige: Work on some of the most exclusive residential projects in the UK.\n\n * \n\n Growth: Exceptional career progression as the business doubles in size.\n\nTo apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion regarding the role and the company’s expansion plans

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