COMMERCIAL MANAGER / QS (Curate & Studio)

Randstad CPE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is actively recruiting a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our London‑based delivery teams for fast‑track office fit‑out schemes. You will take end‑to‑end commercial control, working across pre-con, design and site delivery to protect margins and quality.

Candidate should have 3+ years in London D&B/refurbishment projects, a relevant degree, and a proven track record of delivering schemes up to £3m+ with ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Background: 3+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within London commercial fit out (D&B or Refurbishment).
• Track Record: Verifiable evidence of commercially pitching and/or delivering schemes up to £3m+ to high standards.
• Stability: Solid CV history with a minimum of 2 to 3 years tenure in at least one previous employer (no unverified job hopping).
• Education: Degree educated (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction) or equivalent industry experience.
• Character: Accountable, high energy, collaborative, and someone who takes full ownership of outcomes rather than passing problems along.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial delivery on commercial office fit out schemes up to £3m to £5m.
• Work collaboratively with pre con, design, and site delivery teams from concept to final account.
• Procure trade packages, conduct thorough scope analysis, and negotiate robust terms.
• Produce monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and manage internal cost targets (consistently targeting 30% gross margin).
• Oversee valuations, variations, payment applications, and settle client and subcontractor final accounts.
• Hold difficult commercial conversations early and transparently with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues without delay.

Job description

COMMERCIAL MANAGER / QS (Curate & Studio)

Job Title: Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor, Workplace D&B

Location: Central London

Sector: Commercial Office Fit Out / Workplace Design & Build

POSITION OVERVIEW

A market leading London workplace design and build specialist (£140m+ turnover) is looking for an established Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their delivery teams.

Operating across dedicated business units handling strategic partnerships, repeat occupier schemes, and architecture led turnkey delivery, you will take end to end commercial control of fast track projects. We are seeking someone technically sharp, commercially driven, and capable of challenging decisions constructively to protect project margin and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full commercial delivery on commercial office fit out schemes up to £3m to £5m.
• Work collaboratively with pre con, design, and site delivery teams from concept to final account.
• Procure trade packages, conduct thorough scope analysis, and negotiate robust terms.
• Produce monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and manage internal cost targets (consistently targeting 30% gross margin).
• Oversee valuations, variations, payment applications, and settle client and subcontractor final accounts.
• Hold difficult commercial conversations early and transparently with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues without delay.

REQUIREMENTS

• Background: 3+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within London commercial fit out (D&B or Refurbishment).
• Track Record: Verifiable evidence of commercially pitching and/or delivering schemes up to £3m+ to high standards.
• Stability: Solid CV history with a minimum of 2 to 3 years tenure in at least one previous employer (no unverified job hopping).
• Education: Degree educated (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction) or equivalent industry experience.
• Character: Accountable, high energy, collaborative, and someone who takes full ownership of outcomes rather than passing problems along.

OFFER

• Highly competitive package reflective of your experience and delivery track record
• Working within one of London's highest rated workplace design & build collectives
• Fast track progression in an ambitious business with clear growth targets

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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