Roofing and Cladding Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Roofing, Cladding & Render

Location - Wigan

Salary - -45,000 - -65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type - Permanent

Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the roofing, cladding and external building envelope sector. The business delivers a range of specialist packages across commercial, industrial and residential developments, providing expertise in external wall systems, cladding installations, roofing and render.

With a strong focus on quality, commercial performance and project delivery, the company works with main contractors, developers and other construction partners on a varied portfolio of projects.

Due to continued workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with proven knowledge of both render and cladding to strengthen their commercial team.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of roofing, cladding and render packages, ensuring projects are financially controlled from procurement through to final account.

Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors, you will monitor costs, manage valuations, oversee variations and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.

This role requires someone with a strong understanding of specialist external envelope works, particularly render and cladding systems. Candidates must have relevant experience in both areas to be considered.

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of roofing, cladding and render projects.

• Prepare, monitor and update project budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries, package reviews and commercial negotiations.

• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.

• Assess subcontractor applications, valuations and payment notices.

• Measure and value completed works against drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

• Manage variations, change control and additional works, ensuring all costs are properly recorded and recovered.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect project margins.

• Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and financial performance.

• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Negotiate and agree client and subcontractor final accounts.

• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial records and reporting requirements are maintained.

• Work collaboratively with operational teams to resolve commercial issues and support successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within roofing, cladding or specialist fa-ade contracting.

• Essential experience in both render and cladding systems.

• A strong understanding of external wall systems, construction methods and associated materials.

• Experience managing subcontract packages, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial risk management.

• Strong cost-control, forecasting and financial reporting skills.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

• A commercially focused approach with strong attention to detail.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications would be advantageous.

• -45,000 - -65,000 salary + package, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to join an established specialist contractor.

• A varied portfolio of roofing, cladding and render projects.

• Commercial responsibility and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

• A supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

If you''re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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