Quantity Surveyor (Cladding Remediation)

Galliard Homes; Loughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Loughton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for their cladding remediation projects. The successful candidate will manage budgets, produce valuations, and mentor team members. Ideal applicants will have experience in residential or commercial projects and familiarity with the Building Safety Act. The position offers a range of benefits including life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Matching contribution pension scheme

Discretionary salary and bonus review

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations

Qualifications

• Experience managing all aspects of the commercial functions of a project.
• Proficient in tendering and procurement techniques.
• Ability to flag issues and escalate situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze procurement and construction budgets.
• Monitor construction costs against the budget.
• Produce monthly valuations and reports.

Skills

Cladding remediation projects

Cost reporting

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of Building Safety Act

Communication

Education

HNC/Degree level qualified

MRICS/MCIOB qualified or working towards

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Quantity Surveyor (Cladding Remediation), Loughton

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Loughton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The Position

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our established commercial department, working in close collaboration with our cladding remediation team, offering a complete end-to-end service for high-rise and mid-rise façade remediation schemes. The location of the role will be split between our Head Office in Loughton, Essex and various cladding remediation sites across London, depending on project requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Actively reviewing and analysing procurement and construction budgets, including design delivery programmes for the wider construction team and subcontractors, and preparing monthly cost reports and reconciliations.
• Monitoring overall construction costs against the budget, as well as reporting risks and variances to the Senior/Managing Surveyor.
• Producing monthly valuations in partnership with the Senior/Managing Surveyor regarding progress on site against the contract sum analysis to ensure timely payments to subcontractors.
• Attending design team meetings and subcontractor progress meetings and actively contribute to value engineering efforts.
• Liaising with the design team to align design concepts with approved budgets.
• Hold and document subcontract post-tender and pre-order meetings.
• Agree on variations with subcontractors and produce variation reports for cost reporting.
• Mentoring junior team members in day-to-day activities.
• Costing and invoicing for variations as appropriate.
• Preparing monthly progress valuations.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation
• Carry out measures and produce budgets for upcoming remediation projects including forecasting budgets for the portfolio
• Conduct thorough cost analysis specific to cladding systems and associated remediation works.
• Prepare detailed reports on cladding remediation progress and costs for senior management and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with external consultants, fire safety engineers, and local authorities to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Contribute to the tendering process to ensure value for money and compliance with safety regulations.

The Person

The Project Quantity Surveyor will be a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects. Ideally, they will have good experience in cladding remediation projects, with an understanding of the complexities involved in the Building Safety Act and façade works. The Project Quantity Surveyor will also be able to meet the below criteria:

• Experience managing all aspects of the commercial functions of a project including managing subcontracts, supply chains cost reporting, design, and programme.
• Must have experience working on residential or commercial projects, either for a main contractor, developer or façade/cladding subcontractor
• Ability to define and implement the right strategy depending on the circumstances and requirements.
• Must have good general knowledge of tendering and procurement techniques and be able to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently.
• HNC/Degree level qualified. We will also consider, and value qualified by experience.
• Astute to know when to flag issues and escalate situations.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and its implications for cladding and external façade works.
• Experience working on projects involving cladding remediation, cladding replacements, or fire safety upgrades.
• MRICS/MCIOB qualified or working towards MRICS/MCIOB
• Understanding of the legal implications of cladding remediation works and building safety compliance.
• Familiarity with the latest fire safety regulations.

The Benefits

As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:

• Life assurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Matching contribution pension scheme
• Discretionary salary and bonus review
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's