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Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central Regions / Nationwide (2 days per week in London)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Company Vehicle Allowance & Excellent Benefits Scheme
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in London, 3 days working from home / site
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK interior fit-out specialist, delivering high-quality projects for a broad range of blue-chip clients across sectors including retail, hospitality, banking and commercial.
 

With a strong reputation for delivering complex fit-out programmes, the business operates across the UK and has developed long-standing relationships with major clients and recognised contractors.
 

The Opportunity

  • This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of CAT A and CAT B fit-out works across a nationwide banking portfolio.
  • You will work closely with recognised contractors and key stakeholders, managing commercial performance across a programme of projects delivered through established schedules of rates.
  • The role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with experience within commercial fit-out, refurbishment, retail, banking, facilities, or a similar fast-paced environment, particularly someone comfortable working across multiple projects and locations.
  • The position offers a genuinely flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days per week in the London office and the remaining time split between home and site, making it particularly attractive to candidates based across the Central regions (All travel covered).

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of CAT A and CAT B fit-out and refurbishment projects across a national banking framework.
  • Managing the commercial performance of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account.
  • Working with recognised contractors and supply chain partners to ensure works are delivered within agreed commercial parameters.
  • Utilising and managing schedules of rates to establish, assess and agree project costs.
  • Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and payment notices.
  • Managing variations, compensation events and changes to scope.
  • Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
  • Producing accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Reviewing subcontractor and supplier accounts.
  • Managing the procurement of subcontract packages and obtaining competitive quotations where required.
  • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
  • Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
  • Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Clients and Contractors to ensure commercial and operational objectives are achieved.
  • Maintaining strong client relationships and providing commercially focused advice throughout the framework.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in fit-out, commercial interiors construction environments.

You will ideally have:
 

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or fit-out.
  • Experience managing multiple projects on a framework agreement.
  • Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control.
  • Experience working with schedules of rates.
  • Experience with CAT A and/or CAT B fit-out would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risk and opportunity.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational and commercial teams.
  • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally.
     

A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification is desirable, although candidates with strong practical commercial experience will also be considered.

Package & Benefits

  • £60,000 – £70,000 basic salary
  • Company vehicle allowance
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Company sick pay
  • Additional company benefits
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to work on a major national banking framework
  • Long-term career development within an established UK fit-out business

Location & Working Arrangement

The role is particularly suited to candidates based across the Central regions, with reasonable access into London.

The expected working pattern is:

  • 2 days per week – London
    3 days per week – Home / Site
  • There will also be a requirement to travel to project locations nationally as required.

Interested in this Vacancy?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would be keen to hear more. Please apply via this advert and Matt Brown at Navartis will be in contact to discuss full details with you.