Senior Quantity Surveyor

Premises Recruitment Ltd

The Role

Overview

Lead commercial management of facade remediation and recladding, handling cost control and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

  • contract administration
  • cost control
  • procurement
  • commercial management
  • cost reporting
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Administer main contracts (JCT), including valuations, variations, and final accounts -Mentor junior QS staff and contribute to continuous improvement across the business -Lead commercial management of façade remediation and recladding projects -Oversee procurement, cost control, and subcontractor account management -Liaise with site teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are met -Deliver accurate cost reporting and forecasting to support project delivery

Requirements

  • senior qs
  • quantity surveyor
  • façade
  • commercial
  • high‑rise
  • compliance

What You Bring

My client are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, with a strong background in façade works and a sharp commercial mindset. A well-established façade specialist with a reputation for delivering complex, high-rise projects that demand precision, compliance, and architectural excellence.

Benefits

💰 Salary: Competitive, based on experience The role will be a mixture of office, site and home working (x1 day from home)

The Company

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Infrastructure

Energy

Water Resources

Transport

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Marine

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