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