Role: Commercial & Project Manager Associate Designate – (JPC-106)
Location: Bristol
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Salary: £85,000
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.
Working within our Clients Bristol Office to deliver and expand their activity in and around the South West.
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 and Understanding
* 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, 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
Clients
* Freeholders
* Building Managers
* Developers/ Housebuilders
* Public Sector Clients
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
£85,000 per annum