At the Restoration of Charles II, May was rewarded for his loyalty by being appointed Paymaster of the King's Works on 29 June 1660. His architectural commissions came from Court acquaintances, and his first completed work was Eltham Lodge, Kent (1663–1664), for Sir John Shaw, 1st Baronet. Built in brick, with a stone pediment and Ionic pilasters, the double-pile house reflected Dutch influence.
Following Charles II's restoration, May was appointed Paymaster of the King's Works on June 29, 1660, for his loyalty. His first architectural project, Eltham Lodge in Kent (completed between 1663 and 1664), was commissioned by Sir John Shaw, 1st Baronet, a prominent figure in the court. The house, built with brick, featured a stone pediment and Ionic pilasters, reflecting Dutch architectural styles.