Quantity Surveyor

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd

Quantity Surveyor – Facades & Cladding
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car/Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Location: London & South East
The Quantity Surveyor opportunity
An established main contractor with a specialist facades and cladding division is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. With a strong pipeline of live and upcoming projects across London and the South East, this role offers the chance to work on technically challenging and high-profile schemes while building your long-term career within a stable, expanding business.
Key Responsibilities for the Quantity Surveyor
* Commercial management of façade and cladding projects from procurement through to final account.
* Preparing and managing cost plans, valuations, variations, and forecasts.
* Supporting the project teams to ensure financial control and delivery against budget.
* Negotiating with supply chain partners and managing subcontractor accounts.
* Working closely with the Head of Commercial to drive profitability and manage risk.
* Producing accurate and timely commercial reports for senior management.
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 4–5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with exposure to facades, cladding, or building envelope projects.
* Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
* Proven track record of managing packages up to £10m+.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
* Ambitious, commercially astute, and able to work both independently and within a team.
Why should the Quantity Surveyor apply
* Salary up to £65,000 plus travel allowance, car scheme, bonus, and full benefits package.
* Join a division with a secure order book and a strong reputation in the facades/cladding sector.
* Career progression opportunities with clear commercial pathways.
* Exposure to a mix of new build, recladding, and remediation projects, offering variety and technical challenge.
If you’re a driven Quantity Surveyor with façades or cladding experience and want to join a growing division with genuine progression opportunities, apply now for a confidential conversation