Goodman Masson
Goodman Masson are proud to be supporting a leading South East housing association in their search for a Commercial Lead to take ownership of the commercial function across a £30m+ planned investment programme.
This is a newly created role offering genuine influence — the organisation is building its commercial culture from the ground up, and you will be at the heart of this transformation. You will not be joining an established function but shaping it.
What’s on Offer
- A £30m+ live programme encompassing kitchens and bathrooms (circa £9m), windows and doors, cyclical decorations and flooring, heating replacements, decarbonisation and energy efficiency, roofing, building safety works, plus commercial support for a newly procured repairs contract
- Real scope to shape procurement strategy, embed commercial governance, and influence business planning and cost modelling
- Opportunity to identify and develop commercial training needs across the investment management team
- Potential to grow a commercial team, with early-stage plans to recruit a graduate Quantity Surveyor
- Hybrid working within a supportive and newly formed team environment
What We’re Looking For
- Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (QS) with significant experience at Senior QS level or above
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms
- Proven track record in planned works or framework contract management
- Experience in social housing, local authority, or a regulated environment is advantageous
- Commercially astute, with the confidence to challenge contractor applications and drive value for money across a complex, multi-workstream programme
First 90 Days Objectives
- Review contracts and identify risks
- Embed change control processes
- Validate cashflow forecasts
- Establish and maintain a commercial risk log
This role is ideal for someone who is eager to make an immediate impact and establish strong commercial foundations quickly.
Please apply directly or contact us via direct message to discuss this opportunity in confidence. We also offer a £300 referral fee for any successful introduction — please share with anyone in your network who may be suitable.
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