Commercial/Project Manager (JPC-58)

Constructionprofessionals; Sevenoaks, City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager to manage construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, strong analytical and communication skills, and expertise in managing stakeholders and budgets. Competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum with additional benefits including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus incentive

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday plus additional leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage financial reconciliations and budgets.
• Experience with measurement of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and provide advice.
• Monitor contractor payment applications.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget reconciliation

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Teams

Word

Job description

Base pay range

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COMMERCIAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR/PROJECT MANAGER – (JPC-58)

Location: Sevenoaks / London

Overview

This role involves taking projects from inception to completion, including client liaison, and managing project costs. The position focuses on new build residential, mixed-use developments, fire remedial works, re-cladding works and refurbishment projects, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality cost consultancy and project management services. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, with a proven ability to manage budgets, different stakeholders within the projects, cost control, and contractual matters effectively.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy, including new build and refurbishment projects.
• Proven ability to manage financial reconciliations, budgets, and contractual matters effectively.
• Experience with measurement of drawings and software tools like CostX/Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of building costs, practices, and sustainability requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Teams.

Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning

• Production of cost plans and budget management across RIBA Stages 0–5.
• Experience with high-rise cladding and replacement projects.
• Preparation of cost/benefit analyses and open-book evaluations.
• Cost comparison, contractor selection, and negotiation.
• Management of JCT and development agreements, including design and build contracts.
• Strong understanding of design management.
• Familiarity with fire remediation work and affordable housing practices.

Main Duties

• Client Engagement and Collaboration: Liaise closely with clients, contractors, developers, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and provide value engineering advice.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring they receive the information needed for decision-making and reporting.
• Bid writing to secure new business.

Clients

• Freeholders
• Building Managers
• Developers
• Public Sector

Pre-Contract Procedures & Administration

• Produce cost plans from drawings and prepare estimates for residential and mixed-use projects.
• Conduct pre-contract investigations and manage due diligence, including sustainability issues.
• Chair and minute pre-contract meetings.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to develop viable and technically deliverable schemes.
• Maintain project risk registers, action logs, and program schedules.
• Deliver Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, and Contractor Appraisals.
• Procurement including full tender process including tender reporting.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts including JCT and NEC.

Post Contract Procedures & Administration

• Support Contract Administrator’s to chair and minute site meetings.
• Monitor and value relevant instructions, oversee certificates, and notices.
• Oversee contractor payment applications and advise on cash flow forecasts.
• Support in contractual disputes and claims, including cost reconciliation and final accounts.

Rewards and Benefits

• Discretionary bonus incentive.
• Pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + additional leave during Christmas and for birthdays.
• Relevant Professional subscriptions covered.

Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Project Management, and Finance
• Industries
• Construction

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