Lead Quantity Surveyor – Cladding & Roofing

TipTopJob; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading cladding and roofing contractor in Nottingham. The role focuses on financial and commercial delivery across multiple projects, with a mix of office-based work and regular site visits.

You will work with the Commercial and Operations teams, supporting tendering, cost control and final accounts to ensure profitable project delivery across housing, healthcare, education and major commercial frameworks.

Qualifications

• HND, BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or a related construction/commercial discipline.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within cladding, roofing, façade, building envelope or specialist contracting.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant industry software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Estimators throughout the tender process, including tender negotiations.
• Prepare and analyse project costings covering materials, quantities, labour and programme.
• Negotiate contracts, work schedules and commercial terms.
• Monitor subcontractor applications and payments.
• Manage project costs, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor site progress against programme and identify potential commercial or delivery issues.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations.
• Monitor payments from main contractors and resolve payment issues.
• Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with the allocation of site works and monitor progress through to completion.
• Advise on procurement strategies and project scheduling.
• Provide commercial advice regarding contractual claims and disputes.
• Analyse project performance and produce progress reports.
• Lead and negotiate final accounts through to agreement.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Industry software

Driving licence

Proactive

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (HND/BSc/MSc)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading cladding and roofing contractor in Nottingham. The role focuses on financial and commercial delivery across multiple projects, with a mix of office-based work and regular site visits.

You will work with the Commercial and Operations teams, supporting tendering, cost control and final accounts to ensure profitable project delivery across housing, healthcare, education and major commercial frameworks.