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.