Fitout – Commercial Lead

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Central London portfolio of fast-moving fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will own the commercial function, lead on cost planning, procurement, valuations, and accounts, and mentor junior surveyors.

This senior role reports to senior leadership and requires a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while protecting margin and programme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QS on multiple projects, ideally in fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior surveyors.
• Solid track record managing projects from pre- to post-contract stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a portfolio of fit-out/refurbishment projects.
• Full pre- and post-contract QS duties: cost planning, procurement, valuations, subcontractor accounts, final accounts.
• Mentor junior/assistant surveyors within the team.
• Liaise with clients, PMs and site teams to protect margin and programme.
• Oversee project profitability and cash flow across the project mix.

Skills

Cost planning

Procurement

Valuations

Subcontractor accounts

Final accounts

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fit-Out & Refurbishment Central London | £80,000 – £125,000 + Package

Our client, an established main contractor operating across the fit-out and refurbishment sector, is seeking a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Central London.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of smaller, fast-moving fit-out and refurbishment projects — rather than a single large scheme.

The Role:

• Full pre- and post-contract QS duties: cost planning, procurement, valuations, subcontractor accounts, final accounts
• Manage and mentor junior/assistant surveyors within the team
• Report directly to Commercial Director / senior leadership
• Liaise closely with clients, PMs, and site teams to protect margin and programme
• Oversee project profitability and cash flow across the project mix

What They're Looking For:

• Proven track record running your own projects as lead QS, ideally managing multiple simultaneously
• Background within fit-out or refurbishment specifically
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Confident leading and developing junior team members

On Offer:

• Genuine progression within a growing commercial team