Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage cost planning, budgeting and contract administration for cladding/façade projects.

Key Responsibilities

• negotiation
• contract administration
• cladding systems
• risk management
• commercial management
• margin protection

Tasks

-Negotiate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors -Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms and managing variations, valuations, and final accounts. -Applying technical knowledge of cladding systems and regulatory requirements. -Monitor and manage project risks, implementing measures to control costs and mitigate potential issues. -Manage commercial aspects of cladding and façade projects, including cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. -Adapting commercial strategies to maintain programme and protect margins.

Requirements

• senior qs
• cladding
• roofing
• glazing
• insulation
• main contracting

What You Bring

Working across cladding, roofing, glazing and insulation. *Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cladding / Main Contracting experience*

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Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to lead on complex façade projects, with strong career progression. Candidates will live in a commutable distance to the HQ, working from the office, sites and home.

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.

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