Thomas Gray Ltd

We are currently representing a revered, premier building contractor delivering prestigious residential and commercial schemes across the Channel Islands. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, dynamic Site Manager looking to develop their career, enhance their earnings within a beneficial tax regime and take ownership of high-calibre developments ranging from 1m to 15m. We are looking for a driven self-starter with a strong contracting mindset, proven sector experience and a genuine commitment to relocating. The role offers full relocation support alongside an exceptional island lifestyle and work/life balance. Key Responsibilities Take day-to-day operational control on site, driving projects from groundworks through to practical completion and handover. Manage, coordinate and supervise specialist subcontractors, trade teams and direct labour. Champion the highest standards of site health, safety, environmental management and quality compliance. Plan and monitor short-term site programmes, logistics and material deliveries to ensure seamless progress against the master schedule. Collaborate closely with commercial, design and technical teams to resolve buildability queries promptly. Conduct regular site safety briefings, quality inspections and progress reviews. Serve as an approachable, professional interface for client teams, design consultants and statutory inspectors. Candidate Profile Proven background operating as a Site Manager delivering high-quality residential, commercial or mixed-use schemes for a building contractor. Technically astute with a sharp eye for build quality, structural detailing and high-end finishes. Strong contracting pedigree, commercially minded with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Clear commitment to relocating to the Channel Islands (relocation assistance and support provided). Valid site certifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS Black/Gold, First Aid).

With a strong reputation for quality and excellence in residential development, our client is seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality new-build homes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working for a residential housebuilder, strong technical knowledge of the entire build process, and the ability to drive site performance, maintain exceptional build standards and ensure developments are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Key Responsibilities: Site Management & Build Quality: Oversee the day-to-day running of residential construction sites, ensuring all plots are built to specification, meet quality standards and comply with building regulations and health and safety requirements. Programme Delivery & Performance: Manage construction programmes, monitor progress against key milestones and proactively address delays to ensure developments are delivered on time and within budget. Trade & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site labour, ensuring resources are effectively managed, workmanship is of a high standard and construction activities run efficiently. Health, Safety & Site Compliance: Maintain a safe and organised working environment, conducting regular site inspections and ensuring all contractors adhere to relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures. Quality Control & Customer Handover: Monitor build quality throughout the construction process, manage snagging and remedial works, and coordinate with sales and customer care teams to ensure homes are completed to a high standard and ready for handover. Site Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, monitor material deliveries and labour requirements, and provide regular progress updates to senior management, highlighting risks and identifying solutions to keep the development on track. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Jonty. Ref: 4566JM

We are currently working on behalf of an established main contractor delivering high-profile new build and refurbishment schemes across London and the surrounding areas. They are looking to onboard an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of commercial operations, driving financial performance and leading a dedicated team of surveyors. This role would suit an established Commercial Manager or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to make a career-defining step into departmental leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and manage the commercial team of quantity surveyors, instilling best practice and driving project profitability. Oversee commercial management across a portfolio of live new build and refurbishment developments from pre-construction through to final account resolution. Direct procurement strategies, trade contractor negotiations and supply chain management to protect margins and secure optimal terms. Lead the monthly commercial reporting process, reviewing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow projections and budget forecasts for board presentation. Identify, mitigate and manage contractual risks, ensuring robust compliance with main contract and subcontract agreements. Partner closely with operational, pre-construction and design teams to champion buildability, value engineering and risk mitigation. Oversee client relationships, dispute resolution, variations and major commercial negotiations. About You Proven track record within UK main contracting, with experience delivering new build, major refurbishment or structural schemes. Current experience operating as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for advancement. Demonstrable experience leading, developing and mentoring teams of surveying professionals. Thorough understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT and NEC) alongside strong contractual negotiation skills. Commercially astute with excellent financial modelling, CVR reporting and analytical capabilities.

We are working with an established construction and property business looking to appoint an experienced Senior Aftercare Manager to take full ownership of its aftercare function. This is a key position within the business, responsible for leading the existing aftercare team while overseeing defects, remedial works and the ongoing management of retained development properties. The successful individual will need a strong construction aftercare background, sound technical knowledge of building defects and the ability to manage both people and processes effectively. This would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of a department and driving issues through to resolution rather than simply coordinating them. The Role Working closely with construction teams, clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, you will oversee projects from practical completion through the aftercare and defects period. You will also manage the existing aftercare function, including an Aftercare Manager, Aftercare Coordinator and directly employed maintenance operatives. Key responsibilities will include: Taking overall responsibility for the aftercare department and ensuring a consistently high level of service. Leading, supporting and developing the existing aftercare team. Managing the transition of projects from practical completion into the aftercare period. Developing and implementing project-specific aftercare plans in line with contractual obligations and agreed SLAs. Logging, assessing and prioritising defects reported following completion. Undertaking technical assessments of defects and determining the appropriate remedial action. Coordinating remedial works through internal teams, direct labour and subcontractors. Managing maintenance operatives, allocating workloads and monitoring the quality and completion of works. Ensuring subcontractors remain accountable for defects falling within their contractual Defects Liability Period. Carrying out regular site visits and meeting with clients to review outstanding matters and maintain strong relationships. Developing preventative maintenance programmes and carrying out regular property audits. Ensuring remedial and maintenance works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard. Maintaining accurate records of defects, repairs, maintenance, compliance and client interactions. Property & Tenant Management Alongside the construction aftercare function, the Senior Aftercare Manager will have responsibility for retained development properties. This will include managing tenant enquiries, onboarding, lease renewals, rent adjustments and general lease compliance, while building positive relationships with tenants and maintaining high levels of occupancy and satisfaction. You will ensure properties remain safe, compliant, well maintained and commercially attractive. Commercial & Compliance Responsibilities The role also carries responsibility for monitoring aftercare and property expenditure, including preparing and reviewing budgets, approving works through the appropriate internal procedures and identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary costs. You will provide regular reporting to senior management covering areas such as aftercare expenditure, property performance, recurring defects, client feedback and occupancy. The successful individual will also ensure that properties and aftercare activities comply with relevant UK health, safety and environmental requirements, maintaining appropriate documentation and ensuring necessary risk assessments are completed. About You We are looking for an experienced construction aftercare professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a busy department and managing a variety of priorities. Ideally, you will have: Strong experience within construction aftercare, defects or property management. Previous experience managing and developing a team. A good technical understanding of construction defects and remedial works. The ability to assess defects and confidently determine appropriate remedial solutions. Experience managing subcontractors and directly employed maintenance teams. Good commercial and contractual awareness, particularly around defects and subcontractor liability. Knowledge of property compliance, health & safety and relevant UK regulations. Strong organisational and reporting skills. Excellent client, tenant and stakeholder management abilities. Experience managing budgets and monitoring expenditure. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant property or maintenance management systems. A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach. The position involves regular travel between developments and properties, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Aftercare Manager looking to step into a senior position with genuine responsibility for the function. You will inherit an established team but have the opportunity to review processes, introduce improvements and shape how the department operates moving forward. The business is looking for someone who can combine strong technical construction knowledge with leadership, organisation and excellent customer service to ensure developments are managed professionally long after practical completion.

Required background: Housebuilding Working with one of the UK s leading housebuilders, we are looking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the region s flagship development. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrable track record of volume housebuilding, particularly on large residential projects. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with George. Ref: 4525GM

Our client is a highly regarded and award-winning housebuilder who, with an excellent land bank and project pipeline, is looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to take over the last phase of Pride in the Job winning site on the Surrey/West Sussex borders. On completion, there is an opportunity to take on a new project in West Sussex as a lead Site Manager. Key Responsibilities: Manage all site resources, including labour, plant, and materials, while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety regulations and delivering excellent client service. Conduct homeowner welcome meetings and explain the aftercare process. Take full ownership of on-site issues, ensuring they are addressed and resolved promptly. Oversee the ordering, storage, and utilization of materials to ensure cost-efficiency. Maintain control over sub-contractor activities by accurately itemizing, programming, and authorizing work as required. Serve as a key point of contact, liaising with internal teams to provide regular, clear progress updates throughout the project lifecycle. Ref: 4524JM

Our client is a highly regarded and award-winning housebuilder who, with an excellent land bank and project pipeline, is looking to appoint a Site Manager to lead a Pride in the Job winning site on the Surrey/West Sussex borders. We will consider an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for their first step into a no1 position. Key Responsibilities: Manage all site resources, including labour, plant, and materials, while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety regulations and delivering excellent client service. Conduct homeowner welcome meetings and explain the aftercare process. Take full ownership of on-site issues, ensuring they are addressed and resolved promptly. Oversee the ordering, storage, and utilization of materials to ensure cost-efficiency. Maintain control over sub-contractor activities by accurately itemizing, programming, and authorizing work as required. Serve as a key point of contact, liaising with internal teams to provide regular, clear progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.

A growing and supportive multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Building Safety Project Manager to be part of is supportive and close-knit London based team. This role offers the opportunity to support and when ready lead on a range of building safety projects across residential portfolios, providing technical advice, identifying defects, developing remedial solutions and supporting compliance with current building safety legislation. You will contribute to safety case documentation, resident engagement materials and regulatory submissions, while working closely with clients to manage risk and improve building safety outcomes. The position also involves supporting higher-risk building projects, advising on regulatory approvals, and collaborating with colleagues across design, contract administration and fire safety disciplines. The consultancy has a strong commitment to professional development and will actively support your progression, including structured training, mentoring and clear pathways towards MCIOB, MRICS or other relevant professional memberships. This makes the role particularly attractive to candidates looking to advance their career within a collaborative and people-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in building safety, architecture or a related discipline, strong knowledge of building safety regulations and the confidence to manage projects while developing client relationships. Flexible working, funded training and support for further qualifications, paid professional subscriptions and generous annual leave are offered. If you are looking to join a business focused on quality, client outcomes and professional growth, this could be an ideal next step. Ref: 4518AK

We are working with an established MEP engineering contractor delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and public health solutions across the UK. The business has built its reputation through strong technical expertise, proactive project management and long-term client relationships. It delivers reliable, compliant and innovative engineering solutions across residential and commercial developments. Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for between one and three projects, typically valued between 15 million and 25 million. Reporting directly to the board, you will be responsible for the financial and commercial performance of your projects, including: Full profit and loss responsibility Managing project cash flow, forecasting and reporting Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors Managing valuations, variations and final accounts Identifying and resolving commercial risks Providing clear commercial updates to the board Working closely with operational and project delivery teams Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team Taking a proactive, solution-focused approach to project challenges The successful candidate will ideally have experience working for an M&E contractor, particularly on residential schemes. However, candidates with strong commercial experience across a broader range of building projects will also be considered. You should be commercially astute, confident managing significant project values and comfortable operating with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy. A stable career history demonstrating longevity and progression within previous employers is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing MEP contractor in a senior, influential position. A six-figure salary package is available for the right individual.

Required background: Housebuilding Our client is a privately owned, design led housebuilder who have a first-class reputation for delivering high quality homes across the South Coast. With a number of sites already in production coupled with strong pipeline of future work due to start in 2027, we are looking to appoint Construction Manager to join the business to work closely with the Construction Director and drive the delivery of their live schemes. You will take full ownership of the operational delivery of all live developments whilst ensuring every site is programmed, sequenced and resourced to achieve the highest standards possible. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with George. Ref: 4516GM

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager in the Kent area to support the No.1 on site, as well as coordination of day-to-day activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well performing national Housebuilder on a multi award winning scheme. The ideal candidate will have extensive background in volume housebuilding and a flawless health and safety record. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day coordination of on-site operations, driving construction programmes to ensure plots are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. Conduct rigorous inspections across all trades, managing snagging processes and ensuring strict compliance with NHBC standards, building regulations, and specification requirements. Supervise on-site trade contractors and labour, monitoring daily progress, coordinating site logistics, and holding teams accountable for performance, safety, and productivity. Collaborate with the sales and customer care teams to ensure plots are ready for meticulous pre-completion checks, delivering a seamless handover experience for new homeowners. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Jonty. Ref: 4514JM