Fit-Out Senior Quantity Surveyor
Our client is a leading nationwide multidisciplinary commercial and retail fit-out construction company. With an expanding portfolio of exciting works for 2025/26 and beyond, they’re seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit team and drive the successful delivery of our projects.
This role is ideally suited to someone with Tier 2/3 design and build principal contractor experience within the commercial and retail fit-out sector
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work
* Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time
* Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
* Negotiate contracts and work schedules
* Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction
* Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
* Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
* Advise on a procurement strategy
* Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
* Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
* Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
* Value completed work, oversee bills, and arrange payments
* Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
Qualifications
* Experience & Education: Quantity Surveying degree (2:1 or higher) or 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge: In-depth understanding of construction disciplines and health and safety regulations. Ideally Commercial and Retail Fit-Out
* Skills: Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
* Attributes: Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism.
* Essential: Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK