Senior Quantity Surveyor - Façade Remediation (Legacy Residential Developments)

Location: East London, UK

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Comprehensive Package

Working Model: Flexible/Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, focusing on a portfolio of complex and high-profile façade remediation projects on legacy residential developments. This is a crucial role responsible for the financial management of multi-million-pound schemes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will be a key player in our project delivery team, working collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to critical projects that are addressing significant industry-wide issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Management: Take full commercial ownership of multiple façade remediation projects from pre-construction through to final account.

• Cost Control & Reporting: Prepare detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Monitor project costs against budget and provide regular, accurate financial reports to senior management.

• Procurement: Manage the full procurement process for subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, negotiation, and contract finalisation.

• Contract Administration: Administer and manage all contractual aspects of the projects, including variations, claims, and extensions of time, ensuring compliance with contract terms (e.g., JCT, NEC).

• Risk & Value Management: Proactively identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. Implement effective value engineering strategies where appropriate.

• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor accounts, including payments, valuations, and dispute resolution.

• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a significant portion of that time spent in a senior role.

• Essential: Demonstrable and specific experience in façade remediation, cladding, or fire safety projects. Experience working on legacy residential developments is highly desirable.

• Education: A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT, NEC), procurement processes, and cost control principles.

• Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a keen eye for detail. The ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a vital and evolving sector of the construction industry. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team dedicated to delivering high-quality, impactful projects.

How to Apply:

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with the specific expertise we're looking for, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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