Senior Quantity Surveyor

CubicWorks; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension up to 8% matched

Healthcare cash plan

Colleague referral scheme

25 holiday days per annum

Group life assurance 4x annual salary

Extra days holiday on birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Critical Illness Cover

Job summary

CubicWorks in Salford is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major, high-specification commercial fit-out projects within our Operational team. You will lead day-to-day commercial management from procurement through final account, providing reporting and strategic input to protect the project margin.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering fit-outs valued at £5m+, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong knowledge of JCT contracts,

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record delivering high-specification fit-out projects valued at £5m+.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement, valuations and cost forecasting.
• Excellent client-facing negotiation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial management from procurement through final account.
• Take ownership of budgets, forecasts, cash flow, CVRs and reporting.
• Manage subcontract package procurement and contract administration.
• Oversee valuations, changes and payments with contract compliance.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations to protect margin.
• Lead subcontract final accounts and main contract final account negotiations.
• Provide commercial leadership in client and team meetings.

Skills

Project leadership

Commercial reporting

Negotiation

Client liaison

Procurement management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

About Us:

CubicWorks is an established construction partner specialising in commercial redevelopment, fit out, facilities management and M&E solutions. Now six years into our journey, we have built a strong reputation for creating and maintaining practical, high-quality spaces for our clients. We combine technical expertise, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to deliver projects responsibly, transparently and with integrity.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major, high-specification commercial fit-out projects within our Operational team. With a significant scheme valued in excess of £10m anticipated to commence in January 2027, this is an opportunity for someone with a proven record of successfully delivering substantial fit-outs to lead the commercial function on a key project.

We value people who are proactive, commercially focused and committed to continuous improvement. You will join a fast-paced, supportive environment where quality, agility and being brilliant to work with really matter. We are seeking an assured professional who can make sound commercial decisions, work collaboratively with the project team and take responsibility with a high degree of autonomy.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with the Senior Commercial Team, Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will lead the day-to-day commercial management of a complex, high-quality fit-out project, from procurement and construction through to final account. You will take ownership of commercial reporting, contractual matters and the supply chain, escalating material risks and decisions appropriately.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project commercials: Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, CVRs, risks and opportunities, providing accurate and timely commercial reporting.
• Leading procurement: Manage subcontract package procurement from enquiry and tender analysis through negotiation and recommendation, ensuring appropriate scope and risk allocation.
• Managing subcontract packages: Oversee subcontractor commercial performance, valuations, changes and account management across multiple specialist fit-out trades.
• Administering contracts: Manage key commercial processes under the main contract and subcontracts, including notices, records, valuations, variations and payment requirements.
• Managing valuations and payments: Prepare and agree client applications, assess subcontractor applications and administer payment notices in line with contractual requirements.
• Controlling change: Identify, substantiate, value and negotiate variations, proactively protecting commercial entitlement and the project margin.
• Agreeing final accounts: Lead subcontract final account negotiations and manage the main contract final account to timely agreement.
• Engaging with clients and project teams: Provide confident commercial leadership in client, consultant and subcontractor meetings, working closely with project delivery colleagues.
• Providing independent commercial leadership: Prioritise and resolve day-to-day matters with minimal supervision, while giving senior management clear visibility of key commercial risks and decisions.

Key Attributes:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced project-leading QS for a main contractor, with a strong track record of independently managing high-specification fit-out projects valued at £5m or above.
• Experience taking substantial commercial fit-out schemes from procurement through delivery and final account.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, change control, valuations, cost forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Good understanding of premium finishes, complex building services and specialist subcontract interfaces typical of high-end commercial fit-outs.
• Confident and credible in client-facing negotiations, with the ability to communicate commercial positions and resolve issues constructively.
• Highly organised and commercially astute, with the confidence to make decisions, manage competing priorities and operate with limited day-to-day oversight.
• Comfortable using commercial reporting, measurement and document review tools, including Bluebeam or similar.
• A collaborative, proactive approach, able to build strong relationships with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and the wider delivery team.

Salary and benefits package

We offer a competitive reward package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution and give you the benefits you would expect from a progressive employer.

• Competitive salary
• Colleague incentive plan - company bonus
• Company pension up to 8% matched
• Healthcare cash plan with Westfield
• Colleague referral scheme
• 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced allocation of sick leave, dependent on length of service
• Group life assurance, 4x annual salary
• Extra days holiday on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Critical Illness Cover

“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.”