Quantity Surveyor - Fit out

Remarkable Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Dagenham, Essex. This role involves managing multiple fast-paced fit-out projects across sectors such as education and healthcare. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 and numerous benefits including career development opportunities and a diverse project portfolio.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for travel

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Excellent career development opportunities

Diverse and exciting project portfolio

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a QS in commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Excellent understanding of JCT contracts.
• Comfortable managing multiple smaller schemes while supporting larger projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of tenders and accurately forecast project costs.
• Manage risk and commercial reporting in collaboration with the project team.
• Conduct site visits as required to support surveying duties.

Skills

Valuation

Budgeting

Subcontract Procurement

Forecasting

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate Level – Fit-Out)
Location: Dagenham, Essex (Office-Based with Local Site Travel)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Full Time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a well-established contractor that specialises in fit-out and refurbishment works across Education, Healthcare, and Leisure sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a QS at intermediate level who thrives in a fit-out environment and enjoys managing multiple fast-paced projects ranging from £10k to £2m.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with project managers, commercial leads, and design teams to ensure the financial performance and commercial control of all fit-out schemes — both on-site and from the head office.

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of tenders, including Bills of Quantities and activity schedules
• Accurately forecast project cost, value, and cashflow for multiple fit-out contracts
• Manage risk and commercial reporting in collaboration with the project team
• Handle applications, certification, subcontractor accounts and valuations
• Procure subcontractor packages, ensuring value for money and project alignment
• Conduct site visits as required to support surveying duties and monitor delivery
• Apply commercial procedures and ensure JCT contract compliance throughout
• Drive project margins and maintain commercial discipline across all live sites

What We’re Looking For in a Quantity Surveyor:

• Strong experience as a QS in commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects
• Excellent understanding and hands-on use of JCT contracts
• Comfortable managing multiple smaller schemes, while supporting larger projects when needed
• High-level skills in valuation, budgeting, subcontract procurement, and forecasting
• Good IT skills (particularly Excel and MS Office)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the M25 region
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent experience)
• Background in education, healthcare, or leisure construction projects

What’s On Offer for the Quantity Surveyor:

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Mileage allowance for travel
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Diverse and exciting fit-out project portfolio

If you’re a proactive Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in the fit-out sector, we’d love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving company that values its commercial team and delivers high-quality work across respected sectors.

Apply today to speak with our team at Remarkable Jobs.

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom