Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out

Location: North West

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established joinery and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality interior projects across the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

The business provides end-to-end solutions from design through to completion, with expertise across bespoke joinery, commercial fit-outs, residential developments and hospitality environments. The company works closely with clients, developers, architects and contractors to deliver high-quality interiors with a strong focus on craftsmanship, detail and project delivery.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and take responsibility for the commercial management of fit-out and interior projects.

Working closely with the Project and Delivery Teams, you will manage projects from procurement through to final account, ensuring costs are controlled, commercial risks are identified and projects are delivered profitably.

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a strong fit-out, interiors, joinery or specialist subcontractor background who is looking to join a growing business with an interesting and varied project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of fit-out and interior projects from pre-construction through to final account

Managing project budgets, costs and financial performance

Reviewing drawings, specifications and project documentation

Assisting with procurement and tendering of subcontract and supplier packages

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Preparing and issuing subcontract orders

Negotiating commercial terms with subcontractors and suppliers

Preparing and reviewing valuations and applications for payment

Managing variations, changes and additional works

Maintaining accurate cost and commercial records

Preparing monthly cost reports and forecasts

Monitoring project performance against budget

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams and clients

Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account

Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts

Monitoring cash flow and payment positions

Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual issues

Ensuring commercial procedures and contractual obligations are followed

Providing commercial advice to the wider project team

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong experience within fit-out, interiors, joinery or specialist construction

Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor

Strong understanding of procurement and subcontract management

Experience with valuations, variations and final accounts

Good commercial and contractual awareness

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Excellent numerical and analytical ability

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

Confident working with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Relevant Quantity Surveying / construction qualification would be advantageous

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

£50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits package

Permanent position

Fit-out and interiors environment

Residential, commercial and hospitality projects

Opportunity to work on high-quality interior projects

Commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account

Growing and progressive business

Long-term career opportunity

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If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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