Commercial Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager (JPC-58)

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 05. 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 Employers 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 Administrators 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.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-30