Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Development Manager

Excelcare; Bromley; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4pm finish on Fridays

Health scheme

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with Development Manager experience to support its development programme. You will lead commercial aspects from land acquisition through handover, including tenders, cost planning and contract administration.

The role demands hands-on client-side QS experience, strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across refurbishment and new-build projects. Based at Bromley head office with site visits as required.

Qualifications

• Proven development management experience across commercial projects.
• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with cost control expertise.
• Experience leading tender processes and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Act as Client's Employer’s Agent / QS during construction.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations and payments.
• Lead tendering, cost planning, cost reporting and post‑contract commercial management.
• Coordinate external consultants and manage pre‑construction processes.

Skills

Development Manager experience

Quantity Surveyor

Tendering

Cost planning

Contract administration

Client-side EA / QS

Education

Quantity Surveyor qualification

Job description

We are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with Development Manager experience across the full development lifecycle, ideally within the care home, healthcare or residential sectors. This role will support Excelcare's development programme, which includes the refurbishment and redevelopment of existing care homes, as well as the delivery of new-build facilities.

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 and Working Conditions

• 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

About the role

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.

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, cash flows 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, covering tender strategy, issue and clarification, 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.

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.