Quantity Surveyor

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.