Quantity Surveyor – Facade & Cladding

Overview

In this role you will manage the full commercial lifecycle of façade and cladding packages for a leading London contractor. You will work closely with tier-1 main contractors and design teams to protect the commercial position and drive value. The role combines pre- and post-contract activities, from cost planning and tender adjudication to final accounts and risk management. It offers exposure to high-value, high-profile projects and a clear path for progression within a growing façade specialist.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary + car/car allowance
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Additional benefits package

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle on façade/cladding packages from post-contract award to final account
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment, and CVRs
• Procure and negotiate with specialist subcontractors and suppliers across rainscreen, unitised curtain walling, SFS, and envelope packages
• Measure and price variations and manage change control with clients and main contractors
• Prepare and agree final accounts, maintaining the commercial position
• Identify and manage commercial risk and keep the Commercial Manager/Director informed
• Build and maintain relationships with tier-1 contractors and design teams
• Support pre-construction with cost planning, tender adjudication, and package procurement strategy
• Attend site and progress meetings to align commercial and operational teams

Key requirements

• Proven QS experience within façade, cladding, or curtain walling packages (rainscreen, unitised, SFS, or similar)
• Strong understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
• Experience managing final accounts and commercial risk on complex, high-value packages
• Experience working with tier-1 contractors on London-based projects
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Full UK driving licence desirable

• Negotiation
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• JCT/NEC contract knowledge
• Cost planning and CVRs
• Final accounts

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