Quantity Surveyor : Retail and Commercial Fit:out

TipTopJob; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for retail fit-out, refurbishment and hospitality sectors in Preston, UK. The role focuses on financial management from tender through final account, with emphasis on cost control, budgeting and margin optimisation across multiple concurrent schemes.

You will work closely with project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved, manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and variations, and provide timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Commercially manage projects within GBP100k–GBP2m+ range.
• Strong procurement and package management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proven valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts experience.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Commercial confidence and sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Autonomous with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial management of several concurrent fit-out and refurbishment schemes.
• Produce and maintain budgets, cost plans and financial projections.
• Manage subcontractor and material supplier procurement.
• Prepare tender enquiries, assess returns and negotiate terms.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including applications, valuations and payments.
• Control variations and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track expenditure, profitability and overall project performance.
• Produce CVRs, financial reports and management information.
• Monitor cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Highlight commercial exposure and identify opportunities to improve project performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site personnel for financial control.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Provide commercial input into tenders, estimates and pre-construction.
• Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed on each project.

Skills

Construction experience

Project management experience

Subcontractor procurement

Cost reporting & forecasting

Numerical ability

Commercial judgment

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Autonomy & teamwork

Job description

Quantity Surveyor : Retail/Fit:Out and Refurbishment

Location: Preston/UK

Salary: 60k : 70k + bens

Sector: Commercial Fit:Out, Refurbishment, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

The Business

The company undertakes projects across a broad range of markets, including retail, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices, automotive, high:street premises, restaurants, and specialist joinery.

Over the years, they have built an excellent reputation for high standards of workmanship, meticulous attention to detail and dependable client service, resulting in strong relationships with a number of well:known brands and organisations.

The Opportunity

As a result of continued expansion and an increasing pipeline of secured work, the business is now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial function.

The position would suit a commercially minded QS who enjoys the variety and pace of the fit:out sector and is comfortable taking responsibility for the financial management of projects from initial tender and procurement through to completion and final account.

You will work as a key member of the project team, partnering with operational colleagues to maintain strong cost control, maximise margins and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed commercial objectives.

Your Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Taking ownership of the commercial management of several concurrent fit:out and refurbishment schemes.
• Producing and maintaining budgets, cost plans and financial projections.
• Managing the selection and procurement of subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Preparing tender enquiries, assessing returns and negotiating commercial terms.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Controlling variations, additional works and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracking expenditure, profitability and overall project performance.
• Producing regular CVRs, financial reports and management information.
• Monitoring cash flow and maintaining accurate cost:to:complete forecasts.
• Highlighting potential commercial exposure while identifying opportunities to improve project performance.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site personnel to ensure effective financial control.
• Developing positive and professional relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Leading the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Providing commercial input into tenders, estimates and pre:construction activities when required.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout each project.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate:

• A solid background in construction, fit:out or refurbishment.
• Experience commercially managing projects in the region of GBP100k to GBP2m+.
• Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and package management.
• Practical experience covering valuations, variations, cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Commercial confidence and sound decision:making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• The capacity to manage several projects and competing priorities effectively.
• A professional, proactive and solutions:focused attitude.
• The confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy while working collaboratively with the wider project team.

Candidates who have previously worked on retail, hotel, hospitality, leisure, office, automotive or high:end refurbishment projects would be particularly well suited to the role.

The Package and Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a financially established and highly regarded contractor with a substantial workload and a diverse project portfolio.

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