Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Performance bonus available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sevenoaks, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BPH Surveyors |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Location: Site-based, Sevenoaks (Kent)
Salary: £47,000 – £55,000 (PAYE) with performance bonus potential
Freelance Option: Day rate considered
Start Date: 4 weeks or by agreement
About Us
BPH Surveyors is a young, ambitious construction consultancy based in Epsom, Surrey, delivering projects across Surrey, London, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire. We specialize in high-end residential and bespoke commercial developments, working with private clients, estate owners, developers, private banks, and contractors to deliver outstanding project.
We provide a full suite of services including:
- Project Management and Quantity Surveying
- Cost Planning and Contract Administration
- Development Monitoring and Programming
- Dispute Resolution and Construction Law Advice
- Preconstruction Support for Contractors (Estimating, Programming, Commercial)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you’ll work closely with the company director, contribute meaningfully from day one, and help shape the future of the business.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on a new £1m flagship project for us. A commercial new-build located on a 4,000-acre private estate in Sevenoaks, Kent. Delivered under a construction management contract, you will be responsible for day-to-day delivery, overseeing procurement, programming, cost reporting, and final accounts.
You’ll be site-based and the go-to contact for all operational and commercial matters, working with and supported by the company director. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily construction activity on site
- Procure and appoint trade contractors (approx. 10 packages)
- Draft and administer JCT Trade Contracts
- Update and manage the construction programme (Asta/MS Project)
- Lead CVRs, monthly valuations, and final account process
- Manage design changes, variations, and cost risks
- Liaise with the client, consultants, and site team
- Oversee snagging, handover, and project close-out
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone energetic, commercially sharp, and ready to take ownership. You’ll need to be comfortable managing live projects, handling responsibility, and working directly with clients.
Essential:
- 5+ years of experience in construction (contractor or client-side)
- Strong commercial knowledge and contract experience
- Hands-on site delivery capability
- Confident with JCT contracts and procurement
- Comfortable with programme management and cost reporting
- Full UK driving licence and able to be site-based in Kent
Desirable:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Experience with CVRs, Asta/MS Project, or similar
- Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role as the business expands
What We Offer
- Salary of £47,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Option to work freelance on a day rate basis
- Direct mentorship from the company director
- Full autonomy on a flagship project
- Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing consultancy
Why Join Us?
We’re not a corporate. We’re a modern, no-nonsense practice focused on building strong relationships, delivering quality projects, and creating long-term value for clients. You’ll be one of the first to join us at this exciting stage, with the chance to grow into a key leadership position.
How to Apply
Send your CV or a short email to ben@bphsurveyors.co.uk. Feel free to include a LinkedIn profile, project examples, or anything else that shows us what you’re about.
Location: Site-based, Sevenoaks (Kent)
Salary: £47,000 – £55,000 (PAYE) with performance bonus potential
Freelance Option: Day rate considered
Start Date: 4 weeks or by agreement
About Us
BPH Surveyors is a young, ambitious construction consultancy based in Epsom, Surrey, delivering projects across Surrey, London, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire. We specialize in high-end residential and bespoke commercial developments, working with private clients, estate owners, developers, private banks, and contractors to deliver outstanding project.
We provide a full suite of services including:
- Project Management and Quantity Surveying
- Cost Planning and Contract Administration
- Development Monitoring and Programming
- Dispute Resolution and Construction Law Advice
- Preconstruction Support for Contractors (Estimating, Programming, Commercial)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you’ll work closely with the company director, contribute meaningfully from day one, and help shape the future of the business.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on a new £1m flagship project for us. A commercial new-build located on a 4,000-acre private estate in Sevenoaks, Kent. Delivered under a construction management contract, you will be responsible for day-to-day delivery, overseeing procurement, programming, cost reporting, and final accounts.
You’ll be site-based and the go-to contact for all operational and commercial matters, working with and supported by the company director. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily construction activity on site
- Procure and appoint trade contractors (approx. 10 packages)
- Draft and administer JCT Trade Contracts
- Update and manage the construction programme (Asta/MS Project)
- Lead CVRs, monthly valuations, and final account process
- Manage design changes, variations, and cost risks
- Liaise with the client, consultants, and site team
- Oversee snagging, handover, and project close-out
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone energetic, commercially sharp, and ready to take ownership. You’ll need to be comfortable managing live projects, handling responsibility, and working directly with clients.
Essential:
- 5+ years of experience in construction (contractor or client-side)
- Strong commercial knowledge and contract experience
- Hands-on site delivery capability
- Confident with JCT contracts and procurement
- Comfortable with programme management and cost reporting
- Full UK driving licence and able to be site-based in Kent
Desirable:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Experience with CVRs, Asta/MS Project, or similar
- Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role as the business expands
What We Offer
- Salary of £47,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Option to work freelance on a day rate basis
- Direct mentorship from the company director
- Full autonomy on a flagship project
- Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing consultancy
Why Join Us?
We’re not a corporate. We’re a modern, no-nonsense practice focused on building strong relationships, delivering quality projects, and creating long-term value for clients. You’ll be one of the first to join us at this exciting stage, with the chance to grow into a key leadership position.
How to Apply
Send your CV or a short email to ben@bphsurveyors.co.uk. Feel free to include a LinkedIn profile, project examples, or anything else that shows us what you’re about.