Quantity Surveyor

Bigblue Search Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fit-out contractor in London seeks a Quantity Surveyor to lead a £5m hotel refurbishment project. This role offers hybrid working with 1-2 days from home and competitive salary of £55k-£65k, with an attractive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have experience in refurbishment projects, strong communication, and leadership abilities.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Genuine career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fit-out or refurbishment projects (ideally £2m-£20m).
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial best practice.
• Experience in hotel, commercial, or hospitality sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for the £5m Phase 1 hotel refurbishment.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages and manage procurement schedules.
• Lead CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain cost control, risk management, and project profitability.
• Manage change control and oversee final accounts.
• Drive value engineering and ensure cost efficiency across delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Skills

Experience in fit-out or refurbishment projects

Understanding of JCT contracts

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - London - £55k-£65k + Benefits

Location: London (Projects across London & the South East)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Package

Company: Up‑and‑Coming Fit-Out & Refurbishment Contractor

Project Values: £1m - £25m (Phase 1 £5m of a £25m Hotel Redevelopment)

Reports to: Managing Surveyor

The Opportunity

Join an ambitious and fast‑growing fit‑out contractor with a brilliant, experienced team delivering exceptional projects across London and the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Quantity Surveyor to take commercial lead on a £5m Phase 1 Refurbishment, forming part of a £25m luxury hotel redevelopment in Central London. You’ll gain hands‑on responsibility, autonomy, and exposure to high‑profile work — while being supported by a senior team with a proven track record in delivering complex, high‑end schemes.

You’ll enjoy a flexible working pattern — 1‑2 days from home, with the rest split between our Central London office and live sites.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take full commercial responsibility for the £5m Phase 1 hotel refurbishment.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages and manage procurement schedules.
• Lead CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain cost control, risk management, and project profitability.
• Manage change control and oversee final accounts.
• Drive value engineering and ensure cost efficiency across delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fit‑out or refurbishment projects (ideally £2m‑£20m).
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial best practice.
• Experience in hotel, commercial, or hospitality sectors is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working: 1‑2 days WFH, remainder in office/sites
• Market‑leading benefits package
• Work alongside a high‑calibre, supportive team
• Genuine career progression in a contractor entering its next growth phase
• The chance to lead a high‑profile £5m hotel redevelopment from the outset

Apply now to be part of a growing success story — where your expertise and initiative will be recognised, supported, and rewarded.