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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Construction & Fit-Out Specialist
Our client, a well-established construction and fit-out specialist, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
Operating across the UK, the company delivers a diverse portfolio of:
- Fit-out
- Refurbishment
- Facilities management
- Commercial furniture
- Minor works (up to £5 million in project value)
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking business, offering:
- Varied project exposure
- Genuine career progression
- A supportive working environment
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for commercial project management, from pre-construction to final account, ensuring:
- Cost control
- Strong client, subcontractor, and project team relationships
Key Responsibilities
- Site surveys: Attend and assist in preparing cost estimates and project budgets
- Subcontractor procurement: Source suppliers and prepare contractual documentation
- Payment certification: Assess and certify subcontractor interim applications for payment
- Financial reporting: Prepare interim valuations and final account submissions
- Variation management: Manage and value project variations
- Claims & loss submissions: Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims and Loss & Expense reports
- Risk management: Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Monthly financial oversight: Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and forecasts
- Stakeholder relations: Develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Team collaboration: Support commercial-operational alignment for successful project delivery
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Candidate Requirements
- Qualification: Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
- Contract expertise: Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
- Commercially astute: Excellent cost management and commercial awareness
- Independent pricing: Experience preparing take-offs and pricing variations
- Soft skills:
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Exceptional organisational and time management
- Numerical, analytical, and IT proficiency
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel to project sites as required
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What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Project variety: Exposure to fit-out and construction projects across the UK
- Career growth: Clear pathways for professional development
- Work flexibility: Hybrid working options
- Work culture: Supportive, collaborative environment
- Long-term prospects: Opportunity to grow within a growth-focused organisation
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