Quantity Surveyor

City, Derby
Think Recruitment

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby (East Midlands)
Sector: Construction – Fa ades & New Build (Residential & Commercial)

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, supporting the delivery of fa ade packages and new build construction projects across residential and commercial sectors. You will play a key role in managing project costs, subcontractors, and commercial performance from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of fa ade and new build projects from tender through to completion
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and valuations
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including cladding, glazing, and external envelope systems
• Assess and manage variations, change control, and contractual notices
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and profitability
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and clients
• Ensure compliance with contract terms (e.g. JCT / NEC)
• Identify risks and opportunities and support value engineering

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Experience working on fa ade, cladding, or new build projects
• Strong knowledge of commercial management and cost control
• Good understanding of construction contracts (JCT / NEC)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Desirable:

• Experience working for a fa ade contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Membership or working towards RICS (MRICS)
• Experience on residential and commercial developments

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on large-scale fa ade and new build projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on complex fa ade and new build projects, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to apply please send your CV to (url removed)