Quantity Surveyor - Drylining And Interiors

PPM Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company benefits package

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a leading drylining and interiors specialist in Wellingborough. The role covers commercial management from tender through final account, with responsibility for budgets, cost plans and timely payments.

The successful candidate will have experience in drylining, interiors, partitioning, plastering and suspended ceilings, plus strong negotiation and reporting skills. Excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in construction, preferably drylining/interiors.
• Strong understanding of contracts, subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects from inception to completion on drylining/interior fit-out projects.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Submit interim payments and manage cash flow.
• Measure variations and agree final accounts with stakeholders.
• Monitor costs against budgets and identify risks/opportunities.
• Maintain commercial records and provide regular financial reports.

Skills

Drylining & interiors knowledge

Commercial negotiation

Budgeting & cost control

Project financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Surveying/Estimating software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Drylining & Interiors

Location: Wellingborough

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

About the Role

PPM Recruitment is currently working with an established and growing specialist contractor within the drylining and interiors sector to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Wellingborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience in drylining, plastering, partitioning, suspended ceilings and interior fit‑out projects to join a successful business with a strong pipeline of work.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from initial tender and procurement through to final account, ensuring that costs are controlled, contractual obligations are met and profitability is maximised.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of drylining and interior fit‑out projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Clients include : residential, extra‑care, student accommodation and commercial.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, valuations and financial forecasts.
• Prepare and submit interim applications for payment and manage cash flow.
• Measure and value variations, additional works and compensation events where applicable.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs against budgets, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Procure materials, labour and subcontract packages to achieve best value.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend site visits and commercial meetings as required.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and senior management to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to programme.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company commercial procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience in drylining, interiors, partitioning, plastering, suspended ceilings or commercial fit‑out is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant surveying or estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively to deadlines.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is desirable, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience/car/allow + pension scheme
• Permanent position with an established specialist contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of drylining and interior projects.
• Long‑term career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment within an experienced commercial team.
• Company benefits package, to be discussed at interview.