Quantity Surveyor Fit Out / Refurbishment
Location: Office-based in Northampton with nationwide travel (approx. once a week)
Salary: £40,000 £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Laptop & Phone + Pension + Travel Expenses
Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Holiday: 22 days + Bank Holidays
Join a Leading Fit Out & Interiors Contractor
A long-established, financially secure fit-out and bespoke joinery contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. The business delivers high-specification interior projects across the UK and Europe, with a strong reputation for quality, fast-track delivery and exceptional craftsmanship.
Youll be based in a modern, refurbished Northampton office with a stable team, excellent staff retention and a supportive culture. Their in-house joinery workshop gives them full control over quality and enables rapid turnaround on complex, design-led projects.
Projects Youll Work On
Youll manage a diverse portfolio of fast-moving schemes including:
Sports & Stadium Facilities
Major UK football clubs
Changing rooms, bars, specialist joinery, performance spaces
£5m+ arena projects and a strong two-year pipeline
High-End Retail
Premium fashion and lifestyle brands
Fast-turnaround, design-sensitive environments
Commercial & Trade
National builders merchants
Bespoke joinery-led refurbishments and fit-outs
Projects typically range from £1m£4m, with occasional schemes up to £16m. Programmes run 412 weeks with multiple packages and subcontractors.
The Role Quantity Surveyor
Youll take full commercial ownership of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account. This is a fast-paced environment where decisions are made quickly and procurement cycles move fast.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial delivery across multiple fast-track fit-out projects
Prepare valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts
Measure and value works on site accurately and efficiently
Procure specialist packages within tight lead times
Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts
Oversee 818 work packages and 413 subcontractors per project
Produce clear cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates
Attend site visits once to twice per week
Support smooth delivery across short programmes and concurrent schemes
What Were Looking For
Experience in fit-out/refurbishment within commercial contracting or subcontracting
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Comfortable working on fast-paced, tight-turnaround projects
Confident communicator with a relationship-focused approach
Able to manage rapid procurement cycles and short lead times
Qualifications helpful but not essential capability matters most
Package & Benefits
£40,000 £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance
Laptop & phone
Pension scheme
Travel expenses covered
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working considered depending on location and workload
Why Apply?
Work on high-profile, varied projects across stadiums, retail and commercial interiors
Join a stable, financially strong contractor with excellent staff retention
Benefit from in-house joinery expertise and a collaborative team culture
Genuine career progression and long-term development
Modern office environment and supportive leadership
Keywords
This role suits Quantity Surveyors with experience in fit out, interior fit out, refurbishment, fast-track projects, shopfitting, joinery, bespoke joinery, retail fit out, stadium projects and commercial interiors. Relevant skills include cost management, valuations, variations, final accounts, procurement, subcontractor management, cost reporting and package management. Ideal backgrounds include main contractors or subcontractors delivering short-programme, fast-paced construction projects.
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