Senior Quantity Surveyor – Roofing

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company social events

Job summary

Bimplus in Greater London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing roofing contractor and help establish a new commercial department. The role focuses on cost control, subcontract management, and profitability across multiple projects.

You will work closely with senior management to deliver monthly cost reports, payment applications, and final accounts while building a robust commercial function for the business.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the roofing sector.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; Mac experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly cost reports.
• Procure and financially manage subcontract accounts from tender to final account.
• Submit interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Identify and agree contract variations with subcontractors and main contractors.
• Identify project cost risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Carry out value engineering to maximise profitability.
• Assist clients in defining project requirements and feasibility studies.
• Monitor and maintain positive contract cash flow.
• Prepare turnover and profit forecasts.
• Support estimating and procurement teams.
• Resolve contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple projects independently with commercial control.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Excel proficiency

Independent management

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Apple Mac

Job description

Location: Office-based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial roofing contractor. This is a newly created role offering the chance to help establish and develop a new commercial department while working closely with senior management.

This position would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with extensive roofing experience who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly cost reports.
• Procure and commercially manage subcontract accounts from tender stage through to final account.
• Prepare and submit interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Identify, negotiate and agree contract variations with subcontractors and main contractors.
• Identify project cost risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Carry out value engineering exercises to maximise project profitability.
• Assist clients in defining project requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Monitor and maintain positive contract cash flow.
• Prepare turnover and profit forecasts.
• Support the estimating and procurement teams where required.
• Resolve contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple projects independently while maintaining commercial control.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the roofing sector.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and contract law.
• Knowledge of insurance and commercial risk management.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from inception through to final account.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Apple Mac systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.
• Ambition to contribute to the continued growth and development of the business.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
• Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity to play a leading role in building and developing a growing commercial department