Mett Build.
Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager– Luxury Retail & Hospitality | £5m+ Projects | UK & Europe
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Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager– Luxury Retail & Hospitality | £5m+ Projects | UK & Europe
Summary:
Ready to shape landmark retail and hospitality projects across the UK and Europe?
We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take ownership of complex, design-driven schemes valued at £5m+, providing cost leadership, strategic advice, and commercial insight from inception to completion.
As part of our growing business, you’ll lead cost management across flagship projects for global brands, drive best practice in commercial delivery, and play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver and grow as a business.
Alongside career-defining projects, you’ll enjoy:
- Very generous holiday allowances, with 25 days + additional holiday shutdown in August and over Christmas.
- £2,000 training investment in employee chosen courses each year.
- Ability to shape the culture, methods and trajectory of the business.
- A young, diverse team working in the UK and internationally with household name brands.
- Regular performance reviews and completely transparent pay structure.
- Profit share opportunities for Director+ level team members.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you’ll:
- Manage cost estimations, and value engineering.
- Manage procurement, contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC), and negotiations.
- Provide proactive cost control and financial reporting throughout delivery.
- Oversee change management, valuations, claims, and close-out.
- Part of the Cost Team driving informed decision-making.
Core Responsibilities
Pre-Contract:
- Prepare feasibility studies, estimates, and cost plans.
- Advise on budgets, procurement strategy, and appropriate contract forms (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
- Undertake benchmarking, value engineering, and risk management.
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Tender & Contract Formation:
- Involved in tender process from documentation through evaluation and recommendation.
- Draft and review contract documents to ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards.
- Support clients with contractor selection and appointment.
Post-Contract / Construction:
- Provide proactive cost management, reporting regularly on risks, opportunities, and budget status.
- Maintain site presence to track progress, validate valuations, and ensure accurate cost control.
- Change management, variations, and contractor negotiations.
- Assist procurement processes end-to-end, from scoping to contract execution.
- Monitor project cash flow, track invoices, and provide clients with financial forecasts.
Final Account & Close-Out:
- Part of the team to assist with negotiation and settlement of final accounts.
- Benchmark project outcomes and capture lessons learned for future projects.
Key Skills & Experience:
- 4+ years in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, including experience in consultancy.
- Strong communicator with experience in client facing negotiation and final account approvals.
- Skilled in cost planning, estimating, reporting, and financial forecasting.
- Experienced in procurement, contract administration (JCT, NEC, FIDIC), and change/claims management.
- Comfortable engaging with design teams (architecture and interiors) and leading value engineering.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- International client exposure and ability to work across cultures (desirable but not essential).
- Adaptable, solutions-driven, and ambitious, with a strong problem-solving mindset and appetite to help grow the business.
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What We Offer (Package & Benefits):
- Salary: Available on request. Market tested competitive with fully transparent salary banding.
- Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus.
- Time Off: 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, plus 1 week August office closure and Christmas closure.
- Healthcare: Full private cover (0 excess) including dental & optical.
- Pension: 3% employer contribution.
- Professional Growth: £2,000 annual training budget (including RICS fees & chartership support).
- Wellbeing: Gym allowance via healthcare scheme.
- Tools: Company iPhone and laptop.
- Ownership: Path to ownership for Director level.
- Perks: Regular team social events, lifestyle & retail discounts, plus international travel opportunities.
Why Join Us
- Work on flagship projects with international luxury and household-name clients.
- Exposure to the full lifecycle of projects, from strategy through to handover.
- Regular performance reviews and transparent progression criteria.
- Fully mouldable career plan tailored to your goals.
- Collaborate with a diverse, international, world-class team.
- Be part of a young, ambitious business where your leadership directly shapes growth.
- Path to ownership for Director level.
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