Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment · Basildon, England ·

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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 Surveyors

About You

We'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 QSs

Candidates 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

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