At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and cost control.
- Company: Join a leading construction recruitment firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, private medical insurance, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in quantity surveying or project management with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
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, 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.
- £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
Commercial/Project Manager (JPC-58) in England employer: Construction Professionals Recruitment
As a Senior Building Surveyor with us, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality capital works programs in a supportive and collaborative environment. We prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and offer competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Located in a vibrant area, our company fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Construction Professionals Recruitment Recruitment Team
