Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Fit-Out (4m+ Projects)

PPM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the Greater Manchester area. You will oversee commercial management of fit-out and refurbishment projects, from pre-construction to final account, across a range of sectors including retail, hospitality and offices.

The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting, procurement, and CVR skills, with a proven track record of managing multi-project workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or commercial fit-out.
• Experience managing projects from 500k to 4m+.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare and review project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Manage procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and negotiate quotations.
• Review subcontractor applications, valuations and payment notices.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual notices.
• Monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting and cost-to-complete.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to maintain commercial control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the pre-construction team with estimating, tenders and pricing when required.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Budgeting

Procurement

CVR

Forecasting

Final accounts

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the Greater Manchester area. You will oversee commercial management of fit-out and refurbishment projects, from pre-construction to final account, across a range of sectors including retail, hospitality and offices.

The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting, procurement, and CVR skills, with a proven track record of managing multi-project workloads in a fast-paced environment.