Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) - Facades Specialist
Location: Birmingham, UK
Company: Leading Specialist Sub-Contractor
Sector: Facades, Cladding, and External Envelope
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

We are currently recruiting for a top-tier specialist sub-contractor, recognised for delivering outstanding facade, cladding, and external envelope solutions on high-profile projects across the UK. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have made them the exclusive partner of a Tier 1 contractor and other prestigious developers. They are now looking to expand their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Birmingham.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of large, complex facade packages, supporting project delivery teams and mentoring junior staff where required. You will be client-facing, commercially astute, and capable of protecting and enhancing margins through expert commercial management and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial management of major facade and cladding projects from tender award to final account

Manage procurement, subcontract negotiation, contract administration, and payment processes

Prepare, review, and submit interim valuations, variations, and final accounts

Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts

Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks

Provide strategic commercial advice to project and company leadership

Liaise with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Mentor and support junior QS team members

Contribute to commercial reporting at board level

Requirements:

Minimum 6-8 years' QS experience, with at least 3 years at Senior QS level

Strong background in facades, cladding, or external envelope projects (essential)

Expert knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple large-scale packages

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Based in or able to commute to Birmingham; willingness to travel to sites as needed

What We Offer:

Highly competitive salary plus executive package (car allowance, bonuses, etc.)

Opportunities to progress into Commercial Manager or Project Commercial Lead roles

Involvement in landmark projects with industry-leading clients

A supportive, high-performing commercial team

Commitment to ongoing professional development and training