Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Basildon Essex South East
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Quantity SurveyorCurtain Wall & Cladding SpecialistSalary: Competitive Package
Location: Essex/ London
️ IMPORTANT: This role is specifically for a Curtain Wall / Cladding specialist. Candidates without direct façade experience will not be considered.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in Curtain Walling and/or Cladding to take the lead commercial role across major façade projects.
This is a hands-on position for a commercially astute QS who understands the technical and commercial complexities of façade projects and can take ownership from tender through to final account.
The Role
Lead commercial management across allocated Curtain Wall & Cladding projects
Manage projects from tender through to final account
Cost control, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow and P&L reporting
Manage valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
Negotiate client contracts and subcontract orders
Manage subcontractor payments, variations and performance
Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
Manage contractual notices, delays, EOTs and loss & expense
Work with project/design teams on value engineering
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
Support the Head of Commercial with commercial strategy
Mentor and support junior Quantity SurveyorsAbout YouWe’re specifically looking for a façade specialist with:
Proven experience as a QS/Senior QS within Curtain Walling and/or Cladding
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience managing variations, valuations, claims and final accounts
Good understanding of JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver commercially
Experience mentoring or supporting junior QSsCandidates from general construction, M&E, civil engineering or other sectors without direct Curtain Wall / Cladding experience will not be considered.
If you're a Curtain Wall or Cladding Quantity Surveyor looking for a senior opportunity where you can take genuine ownership of projects and have a significant influence on commercial performance, we'd like to hear from you