Quantity Surveyor (Fitout)

Madigan Gill; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central London office – St Paul’s

Commercial ownership of projects

Career progression as the businessGrow

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Madigan Gill, based in St Paul’s, Central London, seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist fit out contractor. You will manage commercial aspects from procurement to final accounts across a diverse portfolio of London projects.

Ideally you bring experience in fit out/refurbishment, strong procurement, valuations and a proactive, independent work approach. The role offers progression within a growing team and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial fit out, refurbishment or interiors.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist fit out contractor.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple fit out and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation and package management.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and maximise profitability.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the delivery team.
• Manage subcontractor payments and commercial reporting.
• Attend site meetings and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Independent Working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist fit out contractor based in St Paul's, Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing business delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial fit out and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, ranging from smaller fast-paced fit outs through to larger, more complex refurbishment schemes. The role offers plenty of variety, autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple fit out and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation and package management.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and maximise profitability.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider delivery team.
• Manage subcontractor payments and commercial reporting.
• Attend site meetings and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial fit out, refurbishment or interiors.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist fit out contractor.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Organised, proactive and capable of working independently.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred, although practical experience is equally valued.

What's on Offer

• A varied portfolio of interesting commercial fit out and refurbishment projects.
• Central London office based in St Paul's.
• Opportunity to take commercial ownership of projects.
• A supportive, close-knit team with direct access to senior management.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who enjoy the fast-paced nature of fit out projects, are confident managing several jobs at once and want to be part of a business where they can make a genuine commercial impact