Role: Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Flooring - All levels considered
Salary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE
Location: Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a growing and well-established Commercial Flooring Contractor based in Essex, operating across London and the South East. With a solid reputation, repeat business from Tier 1 & Tier 2 main contractors, and a full order book, the company continues to expand across sectors including Fit‑Out, Retail, Healthcare and New Build Construction.
This role will not only see you managing the commercial and financial delivery of flooring projects but also playing a key part in building out the internal infrastructure, systems and processes that will shape and strengthen the company's Quantity Surveying department for the future.
Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of multiple flooring projects, from tender through to final account.
* Estimating flooring projects and preparing timely tender returns.
* Taking off plans and material quantification (experience with Callidus highly beneficial).
* Producing bills of quantities and detailed cost tracking for each project.
* Monthly applications for payment, variation tracking and preparation of final accounts.
* Monitoring retentions and preparing cash flow forecasts.
* Site visits for measurements/estimating and client progress meetings.
* Supplier order placement and negotiation.
* Developing internal processes, systems and reporting structures to strengthen the QS function.
* Supporting the Directors in cost‑saving initiatives and department growth.
Qualifications
* 2‑3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor (essential).
* Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred).
* Proven experience within Commercial Flooring, Fit‑Out or Interior Finishes.
* Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and understanding of construction case law.
* Strong estimating and measurement skills, ideally with Callidus or CAD‑based estimating software.
* Commercially driven with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
* Capable of working independently while also contributing to the growth of a team.
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Offer
* Salary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE (negotiable for the right person).
* Bonuses available for own secured work and for delivering measurable cost savings.
* Clear career progression opportunities as the QS department grows.
* Supportive, family‑run business with strong values and reputation.
* Exposure to a wide range of projects with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors.
* Immediate interviews available with flexible start dates.
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