About Us
Cadman & Manpen are a well-established dry lining, suspended ceiling and passive firestopping contractor delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, residential and industrial sectors. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our team.
The Role
This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual who can manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects while working closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably and that all contractual entitlements are identified and recovered.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial performance of dry lining and suspended ceiling projects from award through to final account.
- Measure and calculate weekly operative wage claims and productivity returns from site.
- Monitor labour performance against budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
- Identify, price, submit and negotiate variations and change orders, ensuring all additional works are captured and recovered.
- Maximise contract profitability through robust cost control and commercial management.
- Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
- Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure accurate reporting and commercial awareness across projects.
- Attend site visits and client meetings as required.
- Prepare monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports.
Requirements
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience within dry lining, plastering, ceilings or interior fit-out sectors.
- Strong understanding of labour-only operations and operative wage processing.
- Proven track record of identifying and recovering variations.
- Excellent commercial awareness with a focus on protecting and enhancing project margins.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- 24 Days Holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued success of the company.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is commercially driven, detail-oriented and confident in challenging costs and maximising revenue opportunities. You will have a keen eye for identifying variations, controlling labour costs and ensuring every project achieves its full commercial potential.
If you are an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real impact we would like to hear from you.
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