Job Description
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Junior Commercial ManagerLocation: Castleford, West YorkshireJob Type: Full-Time | Flexible Working | 1 Day Remote
Are you a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a motivated QS or Junior Commercial Manager with around 5 years of experience to join a fast-paced, design-led business delivering bespoke signage and fit-out solutions across the UK.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in niche manufacturing, shopfitting, or within a specialist/main contractor setting. You’ll work closely with project managers and production teams to manage and optimise project finances from inception through to final account, playing a vital part in the business’s continued commercial success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment
* Monitor and manage project costs across multiple contracts
* Support and lead estimating and tendering activities
* Liaise with internal teams to report and forecast financial performance
* Prepare cost/value reconciliations and commercial reports
* Negotiate variations and ensure timely agreement of accounts
* Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes and tools
* Ensure compliance with contracts and internal policies
About you:
* Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline
* Circa 5 years of experience in a QS or commercial role
* Background in specialist trades, shopfitting, manufacturing, or main contracting
* Strong understanding of estimating, financial controls, and construction contracts
* Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting tools
* Excellent communicator and team player with attention to detail