Involve Recruitment are seeking an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor with experience in food retail, fit-out, refurbishment. With a strong and growing pipeline of work, our client is looking for a motivated and commercially aware QS to join their team, working under the guidance of experienced Surveyors and Senior Surveyors to support projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and estimates for food retail projects
* Support procurement activities, including tendering and contractor appointments
* Monitor project costs, variations, and cash flow, reporting to the lead Surveyor
* Assist with interim valuations, cost reporting, and final account preparation
* Work closely with Project Managers, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery
* Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and commercial best practice
* Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards
* Assist in the delivery of supermarket refurbishments, rollouts, and new store developments
Requirements
* Degree-qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Experience within food retail, fit-out, refurbishment, or new build projects (level dependent)
* Working knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles
* Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment
* Good communication and stakeholder management skills
* Competent with cost management and reporting software
* MRICS or working towards (desirable but not essential)