Senior QS - Fit Out (Laboratory & Office Fit out)

Eden Brown; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Bracknell is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead post-contract commercial management on projects up to £9m. Responsibilities include ensuring project budgets are met, preparing reports, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in CAT A/B fit-outs, especially in laboratory or commercial settings. The position offers a competitive salary of £70k - £80k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior QS with strong post-contract experience.
• Experience delivering CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.
• Comfortable managing up to 9m projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full post-contract commercial delivery of projects.
• Prepare and manage CVRs and monthly commercial reporting.
• Procure and negotiate subcontractor packages.

Skills

Post-contract commercial management

Valuations and change control

Client liaison

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract – Location: Bracknell – Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 + package

We're working with a well-established Design & Build contractor specialising in laboratory and commercial office fit-out projects across the South East. With projects up to 9m, they're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the post-contract commercial management of CAT A and CAT B fit-outs.

The Role

You'll take ownership of the commercial delivery once projects are on-site, working closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure budgets, margins, and reporting are all accurate and on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Full post-contract commercial management of projects, including valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts.
• Preparing and managing CVRs and monthly commercial reporting.
• Procurement and negotiation of subcontractor packages.
• Monitoring project budgets and forecasting, ensuring margins are protected.
• Liaising with clients and the supply chain to ensure smooth delivery of CAT A and CAT B fit-outs.
• Mentoring junior QS team members as required.

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior QS with strong post-contract and commercial experience.
• Experience delivering CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects, ideally including laboratories or commercial offices.
• Comfortable managing projects up to 9m.
• Commercially minded, confident in client-facing meetings, and able to make independent decisions.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: 70k - 80k plus benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile lab and commercial office CAT A/B projects in and around Bracknell.
• A supportive contractor with clear progression and development opportunities.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.