Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Supportive working environment

Strong order book

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor specialising in facades and cladding. Based in Potters Bar, you will manage commercial aspects across multiple projects from tender to final account.

You’ll lead cost reporting, valuations, variations, and negotiations, while overseeing subcontractor packages and ensuring contractual compliance. Opportunities for progression exist in a growing specialist contractor.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within cladding and facades.
• Minimum 3 years' experience on façade and cladding packages.
• Background with specialist cladding contractor or main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of cladding systems, materials and installation methods.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering commercial outcomes.
• Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of façade and cladding packages from tender through final account.
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget management.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Contract administration and risk management.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Manage client relationships and attend commercial meetings.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Skills

Cladding & Facades

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Excel

Cost planning software

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Facades & Cladding

Location: Potters Bar (Office Based)

Projects: London & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Comprehensive Package

Hill McGlynn is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected facades and cladding contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Based from their office in Potters Bar, the successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple façade and cladding projects across London, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery from pre-construction through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering high-quality façade and cladding solutions on major residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of façade and cladding packages from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget management.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Contract administration and risk management.
• Working closely with project delivery teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Managing client relationships and attending commercial meetings.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience within cladding and facades (non-negotiable).
• Minimum 3 years' experience working on façade and cladding packages.
• Background working for a specialist cladding contractor or managing cladding packages for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of cladding systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering successful commercial outcomes.
• Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across London.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Stable and growing business with a strong order book.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in facades and cladding and are looking for your next challenge with a leading specialist contractor, Hill McGlynn would like to hear from you.