Managing Quantity Surveyor

• Lead the commercial management of façade projects from pre-contract through final account
• Oversee project cost planning, value engineering, and procurement strategy
• Manage multiple commercial teams or QS staff, providing mentorship, allocation of duties, and performance oversight
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Produce monthly CVRs, cashflows, and commercial reports for senior management
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Administer NEC, JCT or other relevant contract forms for both main contract and subcontract agreements
• Prepare, submit, and agree applications for payment and variations
• Lead negotiation of subcontract accounts, claims, extensions of time, and loss & expense submissions
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations and supporting documentation required on façade schemes
• Lead procurement of specialist façade subcontractors, including tender packages, evaluations, and recommendations
• Manage subcontract performance, variations, notices, and commercial correspondence
• Build strong relationships with façade supply chain partners while maintaining commercial control
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractor stakeholders
• Attend progress meetings, commercial reviews, and senior leadership forums
• Work closely with project delivery teams to drive programme, quality, and cost alignment

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent
• Professional membership (RICS) advantageous but not essential
• Significant commercial experience within construction sector, ideally from a main contractor environment
• Relevant façade, cladding, or building envelope training or certifications beneficial
• Proven track record managing large façade packages (e.g., cladding, curtain walling, glazing, rainscreen, SFS)
• Strong understanding of façade-specific risk profiles, testing regimes, design development, and regulatory compliance (including building safety legislation)
• Detailed knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts and the commercial aspects of façade subcontract administration

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