Quantity Surveyor (Nationwide)

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role focused on food retail fit-out projects across the UK. The successful candidate will manage commercial aspects including budgets, valuations, and subcontractor management. Ideal applicants will possess substantial experience in similar roles and have the capacity to handle multiple fast-paced projects effectively. Willingness to travel for nationwide assignments is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within food retail fit-out.
• Experience working on fast-track retail projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of food retail fit-out projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• Preparation and control of budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management

Budget preparation and management

Valuations and variations

Client liaising

Project multitasking

Education

Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Food Retail Fit-Out (Nationwide)

Start Date: New Year

Role Type: Permanent

Location: Nationwide

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a strong pipeline of food retail fit-out projects across the UK. This role involves working on fast-paced, nationwide retail schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of food retail fit-out projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Preparation and control of budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Liaising with clients, project managers, and site teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within food retail fit-out (essential)
• Experience working on fast-track retail projects
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel for nationwide work
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification (preferred)