Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed site-based Quantity Surveyor role in Nottingham, focusing on commercial delivery across multiple cladding and roofing projects. Office-based with regular site visits, supporting tendering, cost management and progress reporting.

The role requires strong negotiation, financial management, and analytical skills, with experience in contracts, procurement and final accounts. UK driving licence and relevant QS qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support estimators through 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 issues.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations.
• Monitor payments from main contractors and resolve payment issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams for delivery.
• Assist with allocation of site works and monitor progress 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 to agreement.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial management

Communication

Relationship building

Multi-project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

HND/BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Cladding & Roofing

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Sector: Cladding / Roofing / Building Envelope

A leading cladding and roofing contractor based in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

The company delivers specialist cladding and roofing projects across a range of sectors, including housing, healthcare, education and major commercial frameworks.

The Role

The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Commercial and Operations teams, taking responsibility for the financial and commercial delivery of multiple cladding and roofing projects. The position will be predominantly office-based, with regular site visits required.

Key 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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established specialist cladding and roofing contractor, working on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.