Quantity Surveyor

We Build Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for our client who are a leading UK-based contractor specialising in commercial joinery, bespoke manufacturing, and full interior fit-out solutions across multiple sectors including hospitality, retail, corporate, and public environments.

The Quantity Surveyor manage all financial and contractual aspects of commercial joinery and fit-out projects, ensuring cost efficiency, value delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract / Tender Stage

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for bespoke joinery and fit-out projects
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Support value engineering exercises to optimise project costs
• Assist in developing cost plans aligned with client budgets

Post-Contract / Project Delivery

• Manage project budgets and monitor cost performance throughout lifecycle
• Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment, and variations
• Control and track material procurement costs (e.g. timber, partitions, ceilings, bespoke items)
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure financial control of works
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, and final accounts
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters

Commercial Management

• Interpret and administer contract conditions
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and cost variations
• Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

Project Collaboration

• Collaborate with design, production, and installation teams to ensure alignment between cost, design, and delivery

• Support project managers overseeing full trade fit-out works including joinery, partitions, ceilings, and interior finishes

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, ideally within:
  • Commercial interiors
  • Joinery / shopfitting
  • Fit-out projects
• Strong understanding of cost planning and commercial control
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and supply chains
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Excel and commercial management software
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with bespoke manufacturing or joinery projects
• Knowledge of multi-trade fit-out environments
• Familiarity with UK standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT)
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline