Quantity Surveyor (Fit Out & Refurbishment)
Office Location: Yorkshire, East of Leeds
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Package: £5,000 car allowance, mileage, 25 days holiday, pension
The Opportunity
We are working with a well‑established UK fit‑out and refurbishment contractor who delivers high‑quality projects across commercial, retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors. They are experiencing continued growth and are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in their Yorkshire office, east of Leeds.
This is an office‑based commercial role, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects including office refurbishments, retail fit‑outs, nursery refurbishments, hotels, and leisure environments, typically ranging from £300k to £3m in value.
The role will involve close collaboration with operational teams, project managers, and clients, ensuring strong commercial control, accurate cost reporting, and effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
You will manage the commercial aspects of multiple fit‑out and refurbishment projects from an office‑based setting, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and effective commercial delivery from pre‑start through to final account.
Support live projects by managing variations, subcontractor packages, valuations, and cost reporting, while maintaining strong commercial oversight and client communication.
This role would suit someone with experience in a main contractor or fit‑out environment who is looking to take ownership of multiple projects from a commercially focused office‑based position.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage commercial performance across multiple fit‑out and refurbishment projects in commercial, retail, leisure and hospitality sectors
* Oversee full commercial lifecycle from pre‑start budgeting through to final account
* Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations
* Carry out cost planning, forecasting and regular financial reporting
* Procure and manage subcontractor packages across multiple live projects
* Monitor project costs and ensure effective commercial control at all stages
* Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to support delivery and profitability
* Assess, negotiate and agree variations and change control with clients and subcontractors
* Support tendering and pricing of new works as required
* Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within fit‑out and refurbishment projects
* Minimum 3 years' experience working in a QS role within a main contractor or specialist fit‑out contractor
* Strong background in commercial, retail, hospitality or similar fit‑out sectors
* Proven ability to manage multiple fast‑paced projects simultaneously
* Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
* Confident negotiator with strong communication and client‑facing skills
* Good understanding of construction contracts, cost control and commercial reporting
* Proactive, organised and able to work independently within an office‑based environment
* Willingness to attend site visits when required
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or relevant commercial construction discipline (desirable)
* Experience working on projects valued between £300k and £3m (desirable)
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