Commercial Project Manager

Constructionprofessionals; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage projects from inception to completion, emphasizing fire remediation works and refurbishment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in quantity surveying, excellent budget and stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in financial reconciliations. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days of holiday per year. Join us in delivering high-quality consultancy services to our clients in the North of England.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus incentive

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday + additional leave

Qualifications

• Experience with new build and refurbishment projects.
• Proven ability to manage financial reconciliations and budgets.
• Knowledge of building costs and sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings, providing value engineering advice.
• Produce cost plans and estimates for projects.
• Manage project risk registers and action logs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Teams

Cost X/Bluebeam

Job description

Location: Remote/North of England

Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy

Overview

This role involves taking projects from inception to completion, including client liaison, and managing project costs. The position focuses on 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.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Teams.
• Experience with measurement of drawings and software tools like Cost X/Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of building costs, practices, and sustainability requirements.

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.
• Specification writing.

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.

Pre-Contract Procedures and 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 PCSA tender process including tender reporting.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts including JCT.

Post Contract Procedures and Administration

• Undertake or 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.

Clients

• Freeholders
• Building Managers
• Developers/ Housebuilders
• Public Sector Clients

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