Project Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out

Premises Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus scheme

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a fit-out specialism in St Albans, Hertfordshire. You will own commercial control from contract award to final account, overseeing budgets, variations and subcontractor management on CAT A/B and refurbishment projects.

The role offers a salary of £60,000-£75,000 dependent on experience, with a monthly bonus scheme and scope for progression within an established design & build contractor.

Qualifications

• Background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or construction.
• Experience with main contractor or design & build.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects from contract award through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review subcontractor accounts and monitor project costs, margins and performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Designers and the delivery team.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project.
• Support pre-construction and estimating teams as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Fit-out experience

Commercial awareness

Client relationship skills

Budget management

Subcontractor negotiation

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + package, depending on experience

A well-established and growing design and build contractor specialising in high-quality workplace and commercial fit out is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Working across a range of CAT A, CAT B, refurbishment and design & build projects, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the project delivery and design teams.

This is a role where the level of responsibility and salary can be shaped around the individual. Candidates with strong fit-out experience and the ability to take ownership of projects can command a salary towards the top end of the range.

The Role:

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from contract award through to completion
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Managing variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts
• Monitoring project costs, margins and commercial performance
• Working closely with Project Managers, Designers and the wider delivery team
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project
• Supporting the pre-construction and estimating teams where required
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

About You:

We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have a background in commercial fit out, refurbishment or construction, ideally with experience working for a main contractor or design & build business.

You may be a Project QS already, or a Quantity Surveyor looking for the opportunity to take greater ownership and responsibility across projects.

Strong commercial awareness, good attention to detail and the ability to build relationships with clients and supply chain partners are important.

What's on offer?

• £60,000 - £75,000 salary depending on experience
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-quality workplace and commercial fit-out projects
• Genuine scope for progression and increased responsibility
• A collaborative team environment
• Varied projects across CAT A, CAT B, refurbishment and design & build
• The opportunity to join an established business with a strong track record in the workplace sector

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in fit out or construction and are open to hearing about a new opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Project Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out