Quantity Surveyor - Cladding Scotland

About the Role

Job Summary – Responsibility for overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple cladding remediation projects, from initial investigations through design and procurement phases, on‑site execution, and final account settlement, ensuring each contract is completed within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with the contract and all required standards. The role will be contracted to Head Office in High Wycombe with occasional attendance for team meetings; day‑to‑day work can be a hybrid role based in a regional office. • Prepare and maintain budgets/cost plans using third‑party schedules or agreed rates. • Liaise with external consultants and attend design team meetings. • Collaborate with Technical Project Manager and Production Manager to evaluate design proposals and scopes of work. • Develop and issue detailed tender documents for each contract. • Review cost plans and tender returns to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and budgets. • Provide cost‑plan assurance to the Commercial Director and Director of Cladding Remediation. • Negotiate contracts with contractors to secure best terms, value for money, and quality. • Prepare contract documents defining scopes of work and requirements. • Manage contractor valuations, variation accounts, and maintain robust forecast final accounts. • Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks associated with remediation works. • Process orders, payments, and variation orders for contractors and consultants. • Review, value, and certify payment applications, working with Finance to resolve issues. • Evaluate and value variations with Technical Project Manager and Production Manager, seeking approvals. • Monitor and evaluate contractor performance. • Collaborate with internal departments to improve cost‑effectiveness and project viability. • Ensure compliance with specifications, programmes, and quality standards. • Oversee and mentor direct reports. • Support legal processes to recover costs from original contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget management
• ▸tender documentation
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸cost valuation
• ▸risk mitigation
• ▸performance monitoring

What You Bring

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements – Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements; experience of high‑rise construction and cladding remediation; industry‑related business qualification; ability to manage internal and external clients; IT literate (COINS preferred). • Adhere to the Taylor Wimpey Commercial Manual and Operating Framework.

Requirements

• ▸building regulations
• ▸nhbc
• ▸health safety
• ▸high‑rise
• ▸cladding remediation
• ▸coins

Benefits

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey – At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life. What we offer at Taylor Wimpey – Excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, a quality pension scheme with contributions, a discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme, share plans, and flexible benefit options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants. We support growth and development through industry‑leading professional training, tailored benefit packages, and a culture where everyone can feel at home. Inclusivity Statement – As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum requirements, and we work to eliminate barriers for diverse talent.

Work Environment

Hybrid