The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Taking ownership of the commercial management of several concurrent fit-out and refurbishment schemes.
• Producing and maintaining budgets, cost plans and financial projections.
• Managing the selection and procurement of subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Preparing tender enquiries, assessing returns and negotiating commercial terms.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Controlling variations, additional works and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracking expenditure, profitability and overall project performance.
• Producing regular CVRs, financial reports and management information.
• Monitoring cash flow and maintaining accurate cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Highlighting potential commercial exposure while identifying opportunities to improve project performance.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site personnel to ensure effective financial control.
• Developing positive and professional relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Leading the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Providing commercial input into tenders, estimates and pre-construction activities when required.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout each project.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate:

• A solid background in construction, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Experience commercially managing projects in the region of GBP100k to GBP2m+.
• Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and package management.
• Practical experience covering valuations, variations, cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Commercial confidence and sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• The capacity to manage several projects and competing priorities effectively.
• A professional, proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
• The confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy while working collaboratively with the wider project team.

Candidates who have previously worked on retail, hotel, hospitality, leisure, office, automotive or high-end refurbishment projects would be particularly well suited to the role.

The Package and Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a financially established and highly regarded contractor with a substantial workload and a diverse project portfolio.