Quantity Surveyor - Roofing & Cladding

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Qualifications: Degree qualified (2:1 or above)

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering commercial and residential projects across the UK and overseas.

Working as part of the Commercial team, you will be responsible for managing and controlling the commercial and financial aspects of projects, working closely with design, procurement, site teams, clients and the supply chain to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This role would suit a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within the roofing, cladding or external envelope sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations and supporting documentation.

• Produce regular cost reports, financial reconciliations and forecasts.

• Monitor monthly applications, budgets and project financial performance.

• Prepare and issue Early Warning Notices, Extension of Time requests and other contractual notices where required.

• Review labour schedules against actual site progress.

• Maintain accurate, chronological records of site progress to support payment applications.

• Price variations and changes in accordance with subcontract terms.

• Review construction drawings against tender drawings and record any changes.

• Carry out site visits, approximately one day per week, to assess and record progress.

• Ensure site progress and changes to the agreed contract scope are reflected in monthly applications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years'' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

• Ideally, experience within fa-ade, external envelope, roofing or flat roofing projects.

• Degree qualified with a minimum 2:1 classification.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly NEC, with knowledge of JCT Design and Build also beneficial.

• Experience managing subcontractors, applications for payment, variations, cost reporting and procurement.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant commercial software.

• Microsoft Project experience would be advantageous for updating programmes in line with delays and changes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• Commercially aware, proactive and self-motivated, with a positive and collaborative approach.

• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and the supply chain.

• Full UK driving licence required.

• CSCS card preferred but not essential.