Project Manager - Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lambeth

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor (PM/QS) to join our team in London. This is a combined project delivery and commercial role suited to an experienced construction professional who can take responsibility for both the operational and financial management of projects from inception through to completion and final account.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

* Manage construction projects from inception through to successful completion and handover.

* Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day project operations to ensure programme, budget and quality objectives are achieved.

* Manage and coordinate site teams, consultants, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.

* Monitor project progress against programme and take corrective action where required.

* Attend and lead project and progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

Commercial & Cost Management

* Take responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of assigned projects.

* Prepare and manage project budgets, detailed cost estimates and cost plans.

* Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.

* Prepare cash-flow forecasts, cost-value reconciliations and regular commercial reports.

* Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Tendering & Procurement

* Prepare and review tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BQ), scopes of work and pricing schedules.

* Manage subcontractor and supplier tendering and procurement processes.

* Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and prepare detailed commercial comparisons.

* Negotiate commercial terms, scope and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

Contract Administration

* Manage both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.

* Review contractual requirements and ensure project teams understand relevant commercial obligations.

* Manage variations, valuations, interim payment applications and subcontractor payments.

* Prepare, assess and negotiate variations and change orders.

* Manage contractual correspondence and maintain appropriate commercial records.

* Assist with the management and resolution of claims and contractual disputes.

* Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontractor and project final accounts.

* Ensure compliance with relevant contractual requirements and applicable legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or another relevant construction-related discipline.

* 8-10 years of relevant construction industry experience, with demonstrated experience across both project management and quantity surveying/commercial responsibilities.

* Proven experience managing construction projects from pre-construction through delivery, completion and final account.

* Strong experience in cost management, subcontractor procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts.

* Experience managing and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially minded construction professional who can bridge the gap between Project Management and Quantity Surveying.

* Salary: £70,000-£80,000 per annum, dependent on experience