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.