Flooring Quantity Surveyor

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established commercial flooring contractor in the UK is seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of flooring projects. This role involves full commercial management from tender to accounts and contributes to strengthening the Quantity Surveying department. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience and possess excellent negotiation skills. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £65,000, with bonuses available based on secured work and cost savings. Immediate interviews and flexible start dates are offered.

Benefits

Bonuses for secured work

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, family-run business

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor is essential.
• Proven experience within Commercial Flooring, Fit-Out or Interior Finishes.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and understanding of construction case law.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of multiple flooring projects.
• Estimating flooring projects and preparing timely tender returns.
• Producing bills of quantities and detailed cost tracking for each project.
• Monthly applications for payment and variation tracking.
• Site visits for measurements and client progress meetings.

Skills

Commercially driven

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Estimating skills

Measurement skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Callidus

CAD-based estimating software

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Flooring - All levels considered

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE

Location: Essex

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a growing and well-established Commercial Flooring Contractor based in Essex, operating across London and the South East. With a solid reputation, repeat business from Tier 1 & Tier 2 main contractors, and a full order book, the company continues to expand across sectors including Fit‑Out, Retail, Healthcare and New Build Construction.

This role will not only see you managing the commercial and financial delivery of flooring projects but also playing a key part in building out the internal infrastructure, systems and processes that will shape and strengthen the company's Quantity Surveying department for the future.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of multiple flooring projects, from tender through to final account.
• Estimating flooring projects and preparing timely tender returns.
• Taking off plans and material quantification (experience with Callidus highly beneficial).
• Producing bills of quantities and detailed cost tracking for each project.
• Monthly applications for payment, variation tracking and preparation of final accounts.
• Monitoring retentions and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Site visits for measurements/estimating and client progress meetings.
• Supplier order placement and negotiation.
• Developing internal processes, systems and reporting structures to strengthen the QS function.
• Supporting the Directors in cost‑saving initiatives and department growth.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor (essential).
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred).
• Proven experience within Commercial Flooring, Fit‑Out or Interior Finishes.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and understanding of construction case law.
• Strong estimating and measurement skills, ideally with Callidus or CAD‑based estimating software.
• Commercially driven with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Capable of working independently while also contributing to the growth of a team.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Offer

• Salary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE (negotiable for the right person).
• Bonuses available for own secured work and for delivering measurable cost savings.
• Clear career progression opportunities as the QS department grows.
• Supportive, family‑run business with strong values and reputation.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors.
• Immediate interviews available with flexible start dates.