Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Basildon, Essex, South East
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £80,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Job 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


