Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cladding

Our client, a leader in the fa ade and cladding industry, is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. If you have a strong background in cladding and fa ade projects and a proven track record of managing contract costs and maximizing profitability, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a senior position requiring an expert who can take full commercial ownership of large-scale, complex cladding and fa ade projects from tender stage through to final account. Your specialist knowledge of cladding systems is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Hamilton First, you will:

• Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial aspects of multiple cladding and fa ade projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and meet profitability targets.

• Contract Administration: Manage all contractual matters, including review and negotiation of terms, conditions, and variations (EOTs and CVOs) under standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).

• Procurement: Lead the procurement process for all materials, subcontractors, and suppliers specifically related to cladding systems, ensuring value for money and quality.

• Cost Control & Reporting: Prepare detailed cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, budget tracking, and regular financial reports for senior management.

• Valuations and Payments: Prepare and agree monthly valuations with clients and process subcontractor payments, ensuring timely and accurate cash flow.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks associated with fa ade projects, particularly those related to material specification and regulatory compliance.

• Final Account: Lead the negotiation and settlement of final accounts with both clients and subcontractors.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a significant track record at a Senior level within the cladding or fa ade sector.

• Extensive, verifiable knowledge of different cladding systems and materials.

• Expert knowledge of relevant construction contracts (JCT, NEC).

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction discipline.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Ready to lead the commercial success of cutting-edge fa ade projects?

Apply now and we will be in touch to discuss.