Quantity Surveyor – Fit Out / Refurbishment
Location: Office-based in Northampton with nationwide travel (once a week on average)
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Laptop & Phone + Pension + Travel Expenses
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Holiday: 22 days + Bank Holidays
The company
Our client is a leading specialist in high-end interior fit-outs and bespoke joinery, delivering exceptional projects across the UK and Europe since 2009. They have built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, creativity, and precision, creating design-led environments where attention to detail truly matters.
They operate across multiple sectors, including:
* Commercial Interiors
* Retail Interiors
* Restaurants & Hospitality
* Exhibitions
* In-house Joinery Manufacturing
About the Role
We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Principal Contractor delivering high-specification fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK.
Projects range from £1m–£4m, with occasional schemes up to £16m, across sectors including stadiums, museums, high-end retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors.
You’ll take ownership of schemes from pre-construction through to handover, managing multiple fast-paced projects with short timelines (typically 4–12 weeks).
Key Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of projects from inception to completion
* Looking after valuations, variations, applications for payment, final accounts
* Assist with procurement of specialist interior packages and ensure compliance with specifications.
* Negotiate and manage subcontractor accounts.
* Measure and value works on-site
* Run multiple schemes simultaneously (typically 3).
* Manage 4–14 subcontractors per scheme and 8–18 packages per project.
* Attend site visits weekly (or more as required).
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in fit-out/refurbishment, ideally commercial contracting.
* Will consider a strong Assistant QS or Intermediate QS ready to step up.
* Housing refurbishment experience considered.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage short timelines.
* Strong financial and contractual knowledge.
Package
* £40,000 – £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance
* Laptop & phone provided
* Pension scheme
* Travel expenses covered
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays
Why Apply?
* Work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
* Join a fast-paced, successful team with nationwide reach.
* Opportunity to take ownership and progress your career.
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