Quantity Surveyor

Stratus Search & Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus Search & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial governance across fit-out and refurbishment projects in the UK. You will own project financials from pre-construction through final account, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and subcontractor negotiations.

Applicants should have a proven QS background in fit-out/refurbishment, be adept with JCT contracts, and demonstrate strong negotiation and reporting skills to support senior

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong track record managing commercial aspects of projects valued between £250k and £4m.
• Experience with JCT contracts and contract administration.
• Excellent financial, commercial, and contractual acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Monitor project performance against commercial targets.
• Lead final account negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Produce monthly CVRs and management reports.
• Support budgeting and business planning activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract administration

JCT contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Job description

We have an opportunity with a fast-growing fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality projects across the leisure, commercial, and retail sectors throughout the UK.

Their projects range in value from £250,000 to £4 million and include restaurants, bars, hospitality venues, offices, retail environments, and other customer-facing commercial spaces. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and repeat business, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their continued expansion.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for taking ownership of their own projects ensuring robust financial management and commercial governance is met from pre-construction to final account and fit out and refurbishment projects to £5m.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Monitor project performance against commercial targets.
• Manage variations, change control, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure timely applications, valuations, and invoicing.
• Lead negotiations relating to subcontractor accounts and client variations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Support project teams in achieving programme and financial objectives.
• Produce and review monthly CVRs and management reports.
• Monitor project margins and overall business profitability.
• Manage final account negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate financial forecasting and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and business planning activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Act as a key commercial point of contact for major projects.
• Contribute to securing repeat business opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the fit out and or refurbishment sector.
• Strong track record managing commercial aspects of projects valued between £250k and £4m.
• Experience within fit-out, refurbishment, interiors, commercial, retail, or leisure sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration.
• Strong financial, commercial, and contractual acumen.
• Experience of managing direct labour
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in commercial reporting, forecasting, and cost management.

If you are an experienced commercial professional looking for a leadership role within a growing fit-out contractor, we would be delighted to hear from you.