Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Glazing / FaÇAde Projects

IQ Glass; Amersham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Bonuses

Job summary

IQ Glass is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Contracts Department in Amersham. You will take commercial responsibility for multiple glazing projects, from order to final account, coordinating with design, procurement and site teams to ensure efficient delivery.

The role requires a strong background in glazing or related subcontracting trades, with robust financial management skills and CAD interpretation.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying or Construction qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in glazing or related specialist subcontracting trade.
• Strong commercial/financial management experience in construction.
• Ability to read CAD/technical drawings and discuss details with architects/main contractors.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects, including CVRs, cash-flow/income tracking and invoicing.
• Monitor project costs, revenue and profitability throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Record, assess, negotiate and price variations and additional works.
• Prepare, negotiate and approve supplier and subcontractor orders and invoices.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices on completion of works.
• Liaise with clients, architects, main contractors and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain commercial records and provide written updates via our CRM system.
• Attend site and project meetings as required.
• Work with Project Managers, Design, Procurement and Site Installation teams to deliver projects successfully.
• Report to Head of Contracts on performance, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CRM software

Job description

Due to continued expansion, we are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Contracts Department, working on high-quality residential and commercial glazing projects across the Home Counties and the South of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in glazing, façade, steel, joinery, or another specialist subcontracting trade to join an established and growing business.

The Role

Working closely with a team of Project Managers, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects ranging in value from £50,000 to £2 million.

You will manage projects commercially from order placement through to site completion and final account, working closely with our design, procurement and site installation teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially successfully and to a high standard.

The role will be based at our head office in Amersham, with occasional attendance at site and project meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects, including preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash-flow/income tracking and sales invoicing.
• Monitor project costs, revenue and profitability throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Record, assess, negotiate and price variations and additional works.
• Prepare, negotiate and approve supplier and subcontractor orders.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices upon completion of works.
• Liaise with clients, architects, main contractors and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide written project updates through our internal CRM system.
• Prepare and issue required health and safety documentation using our in-house templates.
• Attend site and project meetings where required.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Design, Procurement and Site Installation teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Report regularly to the Head of Contracts on project performance, commercial risks and opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• A Quantity Surveying or Construction qualification, to a minimum of HNC/HND level.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience within the glazing industry or a related specialist subcontracting trade.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience within the construction industry.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret CAD/technical drawings, with confidence discussing technical details with architects and main contractors.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Full training will be provided on our glazing systems, internal CRM, accounting and programming systems.

What We Offer

• £45,000-£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Project bonus scheme in addition to your basic salary.
• 21 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme available after one year of employment.
• The opportunity to work on high-quality residential and commercial glazing projects.
• A supportive working environment with close collaboration between Contracts, Design, Procurement and Site teams.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing specialist contractor.

About the Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially astute and experienced Quantity Surveyor who understands the demands of specialist subcontracting and can confidently manage projects from order through to final account.

You should be comfortable dealing with clients, main contractors, architects, suppliers and subcontractors, while maintaining strong commercial control and attention to detail across multiple live projects.

If you have a background in specialist glazing, façades, steel, architectural metalwork, joinery or a similar subcontracting environment, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you