Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director
Join Our Dynamic Team and Shape the Future of Land Development: Are you a driven
commercial expert ready to lead innovative projects in construction and property? At Sutton
Land Development, you'll drive client success, develop and mentor a talented team, and
grow personally with us, potentially to a director role and equity. If you're passionate about
turning complex challenges into win-win solutions, this is your opportunity to thrive in a
supportive, forward-thinking consultancy.
About Us: Sutton Land Development is a collaborative, client-centred consultancy
specialising in the built environment. We adapt to client needs with expertise, reliability, and
a personable approach. Our culture emphasises open communication, teamwork,
continuous learning, flexibility, and accountability. We work hard, have fun, and deliver
meaningful results through resilience, honesty, innovation, and integrity—for the people and
places our projects impact.
Our Purpose:
- Who: We're a team of skilled land and development professionals passionate about
supporting clients in construction, property, and land development.
- What: We own every project, delivering precision, insight, and dedication to craft
solutions from challenges.
- Why: To build trust and confidence through reliable, results-focused partnerships.
- How: By blending deep industry knowledge with a collaborative, client-centred
approach, ensuring quality and long-term value.
The Opportunity: We're seeking a talented Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor /
Associate Director to lead our commercial function. You'll manage multiple projects, from
strategic infrastructure for residential consortia to mixed residential and commercial
developments. Specialising in bespoke services, we build trusted partnerships with key
clients, including PLC housebuilders, residential consortia, private developers, land agents,
landowners, and investors—much of it repeat business through frameworks or negotiations.
This role is ideal for someone with leadership ambitions, offering genuine progression to
directorship and equity. Based in our Leicestershire office with flexible working, you'll travel to
projects as needed.
Key Responsibilities: Your role will evolve with business needs, but core duties include:
- Client Relations & Business Development:
o Serve as the primary commercial contact for clients, consultants, and
stakeholders.
o Build lasting relationships to ensure satisfaction and promote our services.
o Identify and pursue new opportunities through networking, marketing, and
tendering.
- Commercial Team Leadership:
o Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantity surveyors, providing feedback
and fostering collaboration.
o Set and meet team targets while promoting a high-performance culture.Commercial Service Delivery:
o Independently handle cost estimating, tendering, procurement, contract
administration (e.g., JCT, NEC), valuations, variations, cost plans, reporting,
and final accounts.
o Act as Employer's Agent on Design & Build projects, ensuring contractual
compliance.
o Manage project documentation, prioritise tasks across multiple projects, and
deliver on time.
- Project Management & Quality Assurance:
o Uphold high standards, including health and safety protocols and
sustainability practices.
o Implement robust quality management, procedures, and project systems
(e.g., integrating BIM tools).
- Company Strategy & Efficiency:
o Support growth initiatives, fee quotes, rate reviews, and cross-functional
improvements.
o Stay ahead with training, industry updates, and best practices.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or
related field; MRICS membership preferred.
- Experience: 5-10+ years in quantity surveying/commercial management, with proven
independent project delivery from a consultancy background.
- Skills: Strategic and analytical thinking; strong problem-solving; excellent
communication, interpersonal, organisational, and managerial abilities; close
attention to detail; commercial acumen and negotiation prowess.
- Other: Full UK driving license, own vehicle, and willingness to travel.
It is essential that the ideal candidate has experience and/or a working knowledge of:
- Pre-contract management experience
- Understanding of the JCT/NEC suite of contracts
- Cost management
- Risk management
- Key commercial issues on projects
- Programme and budget management
- Liaising with Project and Statutory Stakeholders
- Developing bespoke project documentation (e.g. Procurement Strategies /
Procedural documentation / PR & Comms Strategies, etc.)
- Chairing project meetings
- Project Governance procedures
It is desirable that the ideal candidate has experience and/or a working knowledge of:
- Developing consultant briefs and managing large multi-disciplinary teams
- An understanding of the UK planning process (e.g. EIA, ES, discharging conditions)
- Government / combined authorities funding and process Liaising with stakeholders and interest groups (e.g. community groups, etc.)
- Procurement legislation
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: depending on experience
- Annual incentive bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 10% of salary
- The opportunity to work for a thriving and expanding company
- Flexible working.
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays + loyalty days, which you earn at 2, 5 and 10 years
of service
- Birthday off after 2 years of service.
- Holiday buying and selling scheme where you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Health Shield private medical cash plan.
- 4x salary life assurance.
- Paid professional membership fees.
- Long service awards.
- Vibrant social environment with quarterly meetings and events.
- Free parking at our Leicestershire office.
Our Culture – The Fit: We're forward-thinking, straight-talking problem-solvers who tackle
challenges with passion and pragmatism. Our team has delivered standout projects and
create win-win results. We live by shared values: Win-Win, Always Learning, Passionate, and
Pragmatic. We put people first, supporting and challenging you to grow. Join us if you bring
expertise and the drive to innovate, who knows where our journey will lead?
Pay: From £80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
