Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary + commission

Sector: Commercial Office Fit-Out | Design & Build

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading Design & Build (D&B) fit-out contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded QS to play a key role in securing and delivering fast-track commercial office fit-out projects. Working closely with the Project Directors, Senior Commercial Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from initial tender through to completion.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing project risks, managing costs, supporting procurement and protecting profitability, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed margins, programmes and quality standards.

With a competitive salary and commission structure, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor and make a real impact on its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

Work closely with Project Directors to develop project briefs, understand client requirements and establish project parameters.

Carry out client credit checks and complete internal enquiry documentation.

Participate in project strategy meetings and lead or contribute to weekly team huddles, recording minutes and tracking actions.

Manage and review design development to ensure compliance with the project brief, budget and programme.

Liaise with the Bid Co-ordination team throughout the tender process.

Prepare and manage critical path programmes to support successful project delivery.

Produce detailed scopes of works for individual trade packages.

Coordinate subcontractor surveys, intrusive surveys and site validations.

Undertake measured take-offs, cost planning and detailed cost assessments.

Manage subcontractor tender enquiries, evaluate returns and prepare tender analysis reports.

Review, negotiate and advise on contract amendments, contract particulars, payment terms and conditions.

Complete contract reviews and pre-signing checklists to ensure all commercial and contractual requirements are addressed.

Identify and assess commercial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are recorded within the project risk register.

Prepare and execute project handover documentation.

Attend pre-start meetings on site with the delivery team to ensure a smooth transition from pre-contract to delivery.

Lead or contribute to project handover meetings with senior leadership and the delivery team.

Post-Contract

Attend client progress meetings, supporting effective communication and the resolution of commercial matters.

Work closely with the delivery team throughout procurement to secure competitive pricing and maintain or improve target margins.

Monitor project costs, financial performance and work-in-progress (WIP) margins, identifying potential risks and opportunities at an early stage.

Provide commercial support and guidance to the delivery team to ensure projects remain financially on track.

Proactively identify opportunities to protect and improve profitability while maintaining programme, quality and client satisfaction.

Report commercial performance, risks and key business matters to the Senior Commercial Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial office fit-out, interiors or the wider construction sector.

Experience working for a Design & Build contractor would be highly advantageous.

Strong pre-contract and post-contract commercial experience.

Confident in subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, cost planning and contract negotiation.

A strong understanding of commercial risk management, project margins and cost control.

Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

The ability to manage multiple fast-track projects in a deadline-driven environment.

A proactive, commercially astute approach, with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.

Reporting Line

The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager on all Business Unit matters, working collaboratively with Project Directors, senior leadership and the project delivery teams.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Commission structure offering additional earning potential.

The opportunity to work with a leading D&B commercial fit-out contractor.

Exposure to fast-track, high-profile commercial office projects across London.

A key role with genuine responsibility for project profitability and commercial success