Quantity Surveyor
Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by City Ste Solutions
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Sector: Fit-Out Construction
A successful and well-established fast-track fit-out contractor is seeking a motivated and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial activities across a range of fit-out projects, working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and senior management.
The successful candidate will be confident working independently, taking ownership of commercial responsibilities while maintaining strong financial control and accountability.
Key Responsibilities- Analyse Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and develop clearly defined trade packages.
- Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
- Obtain and assess competitive, commercially sound quotations.
- Produce detailed tender and quotation comparisons and make recommendations based on commercial value.
- Place subcontractor and material orders in line with project requirements.
- Undertake accurate measurement of works on site and ensure valuations reflect progress and contractual requirements.
- Manage commercial relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
- Attend and lead meetings with clients, suppliers and subcontractors as required.
- Prepare and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
- Monitor project performance, costs, commitments and forecasts.
- Report commercial performance and project financial information to senior management.
- Maintain strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost implications.
- Work autonomously while maintaining clear accountability to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant qualification such as a BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within the fit-out construction sector.
- At least 5 years' experience delivering high-end leisure, retail or commercial fit-out projects.
- Strong experience in BOQ analysis, procurement and trade package development.
- Demonstrable experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, cost control and CVRs.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced construction environment.
- Confidence and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience presenting commercial information to senior management or Board-level stakeholders.
- Full UK driving licence.
We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced fit-out environment.
You will have excellent attention to detail, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership of projects while working closely with senior leadership.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking autonomy, responsibility and direct exposure to senior decision-making within a successful fit-out business.
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.