Quantity Surveyor

Cadman & Manpen are a well-established dry lining, suspended ceiling and passive fire stopping 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.