In brief
This senior role oversees the commercial lifecycle of specialist façade projects including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, and architectural glazing. The work involves managing project costs, administering JCT and NEC contracts, and leading procurement processes to protect the commercial position of the business.
Best for
Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with a background in façade or cladding subcontracting.
Non-negotiable
Direct façade or cladding subcontract experience required.
Worth knowing
Office-based role with travel to project sites across the UK as required.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
Strongly implied by the listing
Façade commercial experience
Clearly required in the listing
Contract administration
Strongly implied by the listing
CSCS card
Clearly required in the listing
Driving licence
Strongly implied by the listing
Subcontract procurement
Clearly required in the listing
Mentoring
Strongly implied by the listing
Autonomy
Strongly implied by the listing
Microsoft Office
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Chartership
Strongly implied by the listing
Tier 1 contractor experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage project commercial performance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Administer construction contracts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control costs and reporting
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead procurement activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage variations and risk
Clearly stated in the job description.
Mentor commercial staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“This is a senior, hands-on position requiring a proven commercial background within the façade or cladding subcontract sector.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Façades North West Permanent, full-time £60,000 - £70,000 package Office-based with travel to project sites across the UK as required. Winsearch is proud to partner with a growing specialist façade contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team. This is a senior, hands-on position requiring a proven commercial background within the façade or cladding subcontract sector. You'll take ownership of multiple projects from tender handover through to final account, working with minimal supervision while supporting the development of junior commercial staff. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll manage the commercial performance of several façade projects at different stages. Packages may include curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, architectural glazing, SFS and fire-rated façade systems. You'll work closely with design, procurement and project-delivery teams to manage package scope, control change, maintain accurate forecasts and protect the commercial position of the business. This is not a step-up role. My client needs an established Senior Quantity Surveyor who can manage numerous projects autonomously and produce accurate, high-quality work without routine checking. What You'll Be Doing Managing multiple façade projects from tender handover to final account Reviewing package scope, contract terms, qualifications and budgets Producing CVRs, forecasts and detailed commercial reports Managing project costs, cash flow and anticipated final outcomes Administering JCT and NEC contracts in practice Issuing contractual notices within required timescales Managing variations, compensation events and claims Maintaining accurate change, risk and commercial registers Leading subcontractor and supplier procurement Preparing and issuing tender enquiries Reviewing quotations, exclusions and commercial qualifications Negotiating subcontract terms, rates and final accounts Preparing valuations and applications for payment Assessing subcontractor applications and payment entitlement Identifying scope gaps, package interfaces and commercial risks Working with design teams to capture drawing and specification changes Liaising with clients, consultants and main contractor commercial teams Attending project meetings and site visits where required Managing and mentoring trainees and Quantity Surveyors Organising and delegating work across the commercial team What They're Looking For Proven experience in a similar Senior Quantity Surveyor role Demonstrable commercial experience within a façade or cladding subcontractor Experience managing curtain walling, rainscreen, glazing or fire-rated façade packages Strong practical knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts Ability to manage numerous projects concurrently Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision Strong cost-management, procurement and commercial-reporting skills Excellent scope-management and change-control capability Experience managing contractual risk Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation experience Experience managing or mentoring trainees and Quantity Surveyors Confident client and stakeholder-management skills Ability to organise and delegate effectively Excellent numeracy, grammar and reporting skills Proficiency in commercial software and Microsoft Office Based within practical commuting distance of the North West office Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Valid CSCS card Full UK driving licence Direct façade or cladding subcontract experience Desirable Professional membership or progress towards chartership Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors Experience across several façade-system types Five GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent About You You'll be highly self-sufficient, methodical and comfortable taking complete ownership of your workload. You should be able to identify scope gaps, challenge commercial assumptions and
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