Senior Quantity Surveyor - Facade

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage façade packages for significant residential and community projects. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent long-term career prospects while delivering quality and value on large-scale developments. Candidates should have strong experience in cladding systems and the ability to manage complex work packages in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within contracting or façade subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of cladding, curtain walling, and rainscreen systems.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages while maintaining commercial standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of façade packages from procurement to final accounts.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and tender documentation.
• Manage change control processes and commercial reporting accurately.

Skills

Cladding systems

Façade experience

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contractual knowledge

Job description

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in façade packages, cladding systems, or external envelope works? This opportunity offers the chance to join a respected contractor delivering a diverse range of residential, healthcare, and community‑led regeneration projects across London and the Southeast. With several major schemes entering key delivery phases, the need for a commercially sharp QS with specialist façade experience has never been greater.

In this role, you'll take ownership of complex external envelope packages—ranging from traditional brick façades to high‑performance rainscreen systems—while working closely with project leadership to ensure quality, cost control, and programme alignment are maintained throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of façade and external envelope packages from procurement through to final accounts.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, tender documentation, and subcontract evaluations with a focus on value engineering and risk mitigation.
• Manage change control processes, variations, and commercial reporting with accuracy and clarity.
• Liaise closely with design teams, façade engineers, and site management to ensure technical compliance and smooth delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with specialist subcontractors and supply‑chain partners.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior commercial staff where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within main contracting or specialist façade subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of cladding, curtain walling, rainscreen systems, and associated compliance requirements.
• Solid contractual knowledge, ideally with experience in NEC or JCT forms.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages concurrently while maintaining high commercial standards.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proactive, detail‑driven, and capable of working autonomously within a supportive team environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits.
• The opportunity to play a central commercial role on large‑scale, community‑focused developments.
• Long‑term career prospects within a company committed to quality delivery and internal progression.
• A collaborative culture where your specialist expertise is valued and recognised.

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for façade delivery and you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project outcomes, I’d be delighted to discuss this position further.