Senior Quantity Surveyor – Facades & Building Envelope
Location – Salford
Salary/Package – 60,000 – 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading nationwide faade contractor specialising in faade remediation and large-scale new-build projects across the UK. Delivering complete building envelope solutions, they work on complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, providing expertise in cladding, brick slips, external wall insulation (EWI), rendering, steel framing systems, glazing, and curtain walling.
Working as both a Principal Contractor and Specialist Subcontractor, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging faade schemes in line with the latest building safety regulations. With a strong pipeline of remediation and new-build projects, continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Managing the commercial delivery of multiple faade and building envelope projects from contract award through to final account
Preparing and managing CVRs, cost forecasts, and commercial reports
Procuring subcontractors and managing subcontract accounts
Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability
Managing commercial risk and ensuring contractual compliance
Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully
Supporting the Commercial Manager with strategic commercial decisions
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Ensuring all commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Experience within faades, cladding, remediation, external wall insulation (EWI), rendering, or the building envelope sector would be highly advantageous
Alternatively, strong commercial experience with a Main Contractor delivering major construction projects will also be considered
Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, valuations, and final accounts
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Full UK Driving Licence
What’s on Offer
Competitive basic salary of 60,000 – 75,000
Attractive benefits package
Opportunity to join a market-leading faade contractor
Exposure to high-profile remediation and new-build projects across the UK
Long-term career progression within a growing commercial team
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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