Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our Client are a leading residential developer, building new homes across the whole of the UK. They are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their legacy / cladding arm of the business which looks at all remediation works which need to be carried out on previous projects.�

As this is a role within the remediations team you can be based out of any of their Northern England offices so whichever is most convinient for you which is a great advantage. Offices can be in Birmingham, Manchester or Scotland.�

Duties will include;�

• Prepare and maintain budgets/cost plans using third-party schedules and/or agreed rates.


• Liaise with external consultants involved in the remediation works and attend design team meetings.


• Collaborate with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager to evaluate design proposals and scopes of work, ensuring the most suitable design and specification are proposed.


• Develop and issue detailed tender documents for each contract.


• Review cost plans and tender returns from contractors and consultants to ensure they meet project requirements, quality standards, and are within the agreed budget.


• Provide assurance to the Commercial Director and Director of Cladding Remediation regarding the robustness and acceptability of the cost plans and proposed contractors.

Commercial Management

• Negotiate with contractors to secure the best terms and conditions for each contract, ensuring value for money and quality.


• Prepare contract documents, clearly defining all specific scopes of work and requirements.


• Manage all contractor valuations and variation accounts, attend project meetings on-site, and maintain robust forecast final accounts.


• Identify and mitigate all commercial and contractual risks associated with the remediation works.


• Process all contractor and consultant orders, payments, and variation orders.


• Review, value, and certify all applications for payments, resolving any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.


• Review and value all variations in conjunction with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager, evaluate mitigation options, and seek necessary approvals.


• Assist in monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.


• Ensure compliance with all specifications and programmes, maintaining uncompromised quality.


• Oversee and mentor any direct reports.


• Provide information and support for any legal processes aimed at recovering costs from the original contractors.