Commercial Project Manager (JPC-58)

Construction Professionals Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. This role involves client engagement and managing budgets efficiently, focusing on facilities management work for various public sector clients. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in quantity surveying, proficiency in relevant software, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary package along with benefits such as a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus incentive

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday plus additional leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage financial reconciliations effectively.
• Proficiency with measurement of drawings and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with contractors and developers.
• Chair project meetings and provide value engineering advice.
• Provide financial progress reporting to clients.

Skills

Client Engagement

Budget Management

Negotiation

Cost Comparison

Design Management

Education

NEC certified preferred

Tools

Cost X

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER – (JPC-58)

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DoE

Overview

This role involves taking projects from inception to completion, including client liaison, and managing project costs. The position focuses on working with our client delivering all types of facilities management work with the Department for Work & Pensions, Foreign Office, NHS and public buildings. Using the NEC Form of Contract, you will be involved in other projects relating to residential and mixed-use developments, fire remedial and 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.
• 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.
• NEC certified desirable

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.
• Proficient in delivery of JCT and NEC contracts and their amendments.
• 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.
• Act as a contract administrator, specification, contract production, issuing certificates, instructions and notices.
• Provide regular financial progress reporting to senior management and clients (status updates and fee projections).

Clients

• Freeholders
• Building Managers
• FM Contractors
• Public Sector

Pre‑Contract Procedures & Administration

• Produce cost plans from drawings and prepare estimates for residential and mixed‑use projects.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts including JCT and NEC including PCSA (pre‑contract service agreements) as well as single and two‑stage tenders.
• 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.

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

£70,000 to £80,000 per annum.