Commercial Development Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Excelcare; Bromley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health scheme

Pension scheme

4pm finish on Fridays

Dress down on Fridays

Referral bonus

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Excelcare, a care home and healthcare developer, is seeking a Development Manager / Quantity Surveyor with hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle. The role blends development management with client-side QS duties, with preference for care home, healthcare or residential sectors and site-based work from our Bromley base.

You will lead tendering, cost planning, procurement and post-contract commercial activities, collaborating with land teams, external consultants, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Development Manager or Commercial Development Manager.
• Quantity Surveyor qualification is required.
• Strong commercial and cost management background.
• Experience running main contractor tender processes.
• Client-side EA / QS experience post-contract.
• Excellent understanding of building contracts (e.g. JCT).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong negotiation, reporting and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive and adaptable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as client/Employer's Agent throughout construction projects.
• Manage feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Prepare development appraisals, cost plans, cashflows and viability models.
• Coordinate external consultants and tender packages.
• Lead pre-construction to ensure designs are commercially robust.
• Negotiate contracts and appointments; manage post-contract commercials.
• Maintain cost control and value for money on developments.
• Oversee risk allowances, contingencies and procurement strategy.
• Monitor budgets and programme milestones; support board papers.

Skills

Development Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial development

Tender management

Client-side EA/QS

Building contracts (JCT)

Stakeholder management

Negotiation & reporting

Analytical mindset

Time management

Proactivity & adaptability

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveyor qualification

Job description

We are seeking a commercially astute Development Manager / Quantity Surveyor with strong experience across the full development lifecycle, ideally within the care home, healthcare or residential sectors. We are rebuilding some of our care homes and building new ones.

Reporting to the Land Director & Senior Development Manager and supported by a wider, well‑established team, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on professional who can combine development management of commercial projects, with strong quantity surveying and commercial expertise. Leading projects from land acquisition and feasibility through procurement, construction and handover while protecting client interests throughout.

You will play a key role in tendering, cost planning, contract administration and post‑contract commercial management, making this an ideal role for someone with both Commercial Development and client‑side Quantity Surveyor experience.

• Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Location: Head Office in Bromley, Kent and site based as required

Development & pre‑construction

• Act as the client/Employer's Agent (EA) throughout the duration of the construction project
• Manage projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover
• Prepare and interrogate development appraisals, cost plans, cashflows, and viability models
• Coordinate and manage external consultants (architects, engineers, planners, cost consultants)
• Lead the pre‑construction process, ensuring designs are commercially robust and buildable
• Prepare and manage tender packages, scopes, schedules, and employer's requirements
• Run competitive tender exercises to secure main contractor pricing, including:
  • Tender strategy
  • Tender issue and clarification
  • Tender analysis and reporting
  • Value engineering and cost optimisation
• Negotiate and agree building contracts and appointments

Commercial & Procurement

• Act as the commercial lead on developments, maintaining cost control throughout.
• Review costs, assumptions and contractor proposals to ensure value for money.
• Manage risk allowances, contingencies and procurement strategy.
• Monitor development budgets against approved appraisals.
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Work with the team to track programme milestones and highlight risks or delays.
• Support the preparation of board papers, business cases and funder requirements.

Construction & Post‑Contract

• Act as the client's Employer's Agent / client‑side Quantity Surveyor during construction.
• Administer building contracts, including:
  • Valuations and payment recommendations.
  • Variations and change control.
  • Loss and expense assessments.
  • Programme monitoring.
• Chair and attend progress meetings with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with contract, budget, programme and quality requirements.
• Manage practical completion, defects, final accounts and handover.

What we need from you

• Proven experience as a Development Manager or Commercial Development Manager
• Quantity Surveyor qualification
• Strong commercial and cost management background
• Demonstrable experience running main contractor tender processes
• Experience acting in a client‑side EA / QS role post‑contract
• Excellent understanding of building contracts (e.g. JCT)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and consultants
• Strong negotiation, reporting, and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and own car is desirable. Mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Incremental annual leave after one year and 5 years' service
• Health scheme after passing probation
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 4pm finish on Fridays
• Dress down on Fridays
• Referral bonus for successful introduction of new team members
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to progress skills in commercial systems, compliance, and business operations.
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
• Clear career progression within the company.
• Terms & Conditions apply

If you are interested in the role please apply online today. We are looking forward to hearing from you.