At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial duties on exciting cladding projects and collaborate with senior leaders.
- Company: Respected specialist contractor in the cladding sector with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, fuel card, and 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Office-based role with site travel; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain responsibility and autonomy while making a real impact in construction.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and strong understanding of commercial processes.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Office-based, with site travel as required
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum plus car allowance and fuel card
Sector: Cladding Remediation
Contract Type: Permanent
Start: Ideally by end of September
Winsearch is proud to partner with an established and respected specialist contractor within the cladding sector, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially capable QS who wants responsibility, autonomy, and close involvement with senior leadership. The role will suit someone who is confident managing their own workload, comfortable working across multiple live projects, and able to take ownership of commercial processes from the office, with site travel when required.
The business specialises in cladding projects and is looking for someone who understands the pace, detail, and commercial demands of specialist construction.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing commercial duties across live cladding projects, working closely with the senior leadership team and supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects. You will be involved in invoice management, project cost control, commercial reporting, contract administration, and liaison with internal teams, clients, and site teams. This is an office-based role, so applicants must be comfortable working from the office as their main base. Site travel will be required for project liaison, and you will be trusted to manage your own diary.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial duties across live cladding projects
- Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams
- Handle invoice management and commercial administration
- Support project cost control and financial reporting
- Liaise with site teams, clients, and subcontractors
- Manage project documentation and commercial records
- Work with JCT contracts
- Understand subcontractor arrangements and CIS status requirements
- Use internal systems for invoice management
- Manage your own workload and diary
- Support multiple projects at any one time
What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, ideally from a specialist subcontractor, cladding, facades, or external envelope background. You should be commercially aware, organised, reliable, and confident working closely with senior stakeholders. This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility and is comfortable making decisions without needing constant supervision.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
- Experience working with JCT contracts
- Strong understanding of invoices and commercial administration
- Knowledge of subcontractor processes and CIS status
- Ability to manage your own workload and diary
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Comfortable working in an office-based role
- Willingness to travel to site when required
- Cladding, facades, or external envelope experience
Desirable Experience
- Specialist subcontractor background
- Experience working on education projects
- Experience using Construct or similar invoice/commercial management systems
Package
Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience - could go higher for someone exceptional
21 days holiday plus bank holidays
Car allowance
Fuel card - including for personal use
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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If you are a Quantity Surveyor with construction experience and you are looking for a stable, office-based role with genuine responsibility, this could be a strong next move. Apply today for a confidential conversation.
Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow employer: WINSEARCH France
Join a respected specialist contractor in the cladding sector, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values autonomy and responsibility. With competitive salaries, a car allowance, and opportunities for professional growth, this office-based role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership on impactful projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment that prioritises employee well-being and career advancement.
