Quantity Surveyor – Curtain walling
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Industry: Facade, Curtain walling, Re-Cladding.
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 – £80,000
role and Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage cost estimates, tender submissions, and commercial reporting for façade, cladding, and external envelope projects.
* Oversee project budgets from pre-construction through to final account settlement.
* Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and measurements for façade systems, curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, and architectural envelope packages.
* Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor proposals to ensure commercial accuracy and compliance.
* Work closely with project managers, design teams, and site teams to control project costs and maximise profitability.
* Assess and manage variations, change orders, and contract amendments throughout project lifecycles.
* Negotiate subcontractor and supplier packages within the specialist façade and external envelope sector.
* Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and interim financial reports for clients and senior management.
* Monitor project cash flow, forecasting, and commercial performance across multiple live façade projects.
* Support procurement activities for specialist façade materials including aluminium systems, glazing, insulation, fixings, and cladding products.
* Analyse labour, material, and installation costs specific to the façade and building envelope industry.
* Ensure contracts are administered in line with JCT, NEC, and bespoke subcontract agreements.
* Identify commercial risks and implement strategies to mitigate exposure across façade packages.
* Liaise with architects, main contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers to maintain project alignment.
* Assist with pricing of design-and-build façade solutions and value engineering opportunities.
* Evaluate subcontractor applications, invoices, and payment schedules.
* Maintain accurate records of project costs, procurement schedules, and contractual documentation.
* Support the commercial team in preparing bids for high-value façade and cladding tenders.
* Provide commercial input during project planning, programme reviews, and progress meetings.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and sustainability standards relevant to façade construction.
* Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders within the façade industry.
* Contribute to dispute resolution, claims management, and final account negotiations when required.
* Stay up to date with market trends, material pricing fluctuations, and innovations within the façade and cladding sector.
* Collaborate with technical and design departments to ensure commercially viable façade solutions are delivered.
* Represent Brel Facades as a specialist contractor delivering high-quality external envelope and façade systems across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
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