Commercial/Project Manager (JPC-58)

Job Description

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 Cost X/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, over see 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:

• Competitive salary.
• 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.