Permanent
Quantity Surveyor
Manchester
Posted 4 days ago
Quantity Surveyor - Fitout Projects
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, specialising in high-quality fitout projects within the hospitality and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will have strong experience in cost management, contract administration, and commercial control, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
This role is key to ensuring financial efficiency, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery across a range of bespoke and high-profile fitout schemes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Management & Estimation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for fitout projects
- Monitor project costs throughout delivery to ensure financial control
- Carry out cost analysis and value engineering where required
2. Contract Administration
- Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontract agreements
- Administer variations, change orders, and contractual claims
- Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations
3. Procurement & Supplier Management
- Source, assess, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers
- Issue tender documentation and evaluate returns
- Negotiate commercial terms to ensure best value delivery
4. Financial Control & Reporting
- Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Manage valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and financial reporting
5. Risk Management
- Identify commercial and project risks
- Maintain and update risk registers
- Implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability
6. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, designers, and clients
- Attend site and project meetings to provide commercial input
- Report financial performance and project progress to stakeholders
7. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with relevant construction legislation and industry standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
- Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years'' experience in Quantity Surveying within fitout or construction sectors
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and cost control
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Membership of RICS or similar professional body desirable
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Commercially astute and results-driven
- Strong professional ethics and accountability
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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