Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Flooring
Location: Leeds, Glasgow or Carlisle (Home or Office Based)
Salary: Circa £50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Overview
Join a thriving flooring division within a nationwide construction, shopfitting, and M&E engineering group with a turnover of approx. £450M. Specialising in commercial flooring installations—including carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tiles (Amtico / Karndean), and floor preparation works (e.g. screeding and damp proof membranes)—this division delivers high-quality results for supermarkets, NHS projects, public sector contracts, and internal group businesses. Project will range from £2,000 to £80,000.
The Role – Quantity Surveyor
We’re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with commercial flooring expertise to oversee cost control, procurement, and contract management. Reporting to the Operational Directors, you’ll be responsible for:
* Monitoring project costs, expenditure, and profit forecasts
* Managing cost/value reconciliations and subcontractor accounts
* Procuring subcontract packages and materials
* Administering JCT and NEC contract types
* Pricing new projects based on £/ft² calculations
* Supporting Contract and Operations Managers with contractual matters
* Submitting valuations, final accounts, and retention claims
* Ensuring cash flow reporting and timely payments
* Providing input into estimating and future negotiations
* Delivering consistent cost transparency to clients and internal teams
Candidate Profile
Ideal for someone with strong QS experience, analytical skills and a background in commercial flooring projects or fit-out environments. You’ll bring confident decision-making, familiarity with construction contracts, and a collaborative attitude.
Benefits
* c£50,000 base salary
* c£5,000 car allowance
* 6% employer pension
* 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
* BUPA healthcare
Keywords
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