Senior Quantity Surveyor (Fit out)

Novus Property Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and benefits package

27 Days Hols & BH

Company pension – up to 7.5%

Company Car or Allowance

Hybrid working pattern

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for fast track refurbishment and fit-out projects. The role is based from Stoke on Trent with hybrid working across head office, regional offices and site locations.

You will handle cost estimation, procurement, cash flow, and monthly payment applications while coordinating with contractors and clients. We value detailed cost control, accurate reporting, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in refurbishments/fast fit projects.
• Knowledge of JCT design and build contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence; travel required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, bids and tenders to deadlines.
• Manage procurement and mobilisation of sub contractors.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monthly applications for payment.
• Monitor contracts budgets and report changes.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

MS Office

Communication skills

Job description

Stoke on Trent Head Office base

Hybrid working - office (head office or a regional office - East or West Midlands/North West)/ home and site this would require some National travel and overnight stays as and when required - working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, typically 8.30am – 5.00pm Working with us as a

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Fast track fit out/Refurbishment) Stoke on Trent Head Office base Hybrid working - office (head office or a regional office - East or West Midlands/North West)/ home and site this would require some National travel and overnight stays as and when required - working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, typically 8.30am – 5.00pm

Working with us as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll know that what you do matters, and creating an environment that enables you to be at your best matters to us. We get to see our impact and the improvements we provide to our customers every day; which is only possible because of our amazing teams, made up of great people, just like you

Fast paced and progressive, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility and thrive in an environment where you are trusted; with a work/life balance that gives you the chance to feel motivated and satisfied at work and home. Within our expanding Fast track team, covering Leisure (hotels), Education, Retail sectors on various Refurbishment and Fast Track fit out projects working in a live environment , from home/office and on site, collaborating with your team in an environment that is inclusive and fair for everyone.

The role is to obtain and evaluate information to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials, and services for designated Fit out and Refurbishment projects. Whilst liaising with Contractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/ contracts.

Working on a broad range of works including Hotel and Student accommodation and Retail white box refurbishments works. We require a good all round Quantity Surveyor with sector specific fit out experience.

What’s In It For You

• Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you
• 27 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays
• Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
• Company Car or Allowance
• Hybrid working, we want our employees to have a well-balanced work/ life balance, therefore flexible working patterns would be considered.
• We also offer our employees; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and many more….

An outline of your responsibility as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids, and tenders to demanding timescales.
• Assist in the development of the procurement programme from handover to estimating
• Manage sub contractors from procurement through to mobilisation including reviewing applications, assessing variations, issuing relevant certificates in accordance with contract requirements
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecast for designated projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment to the Client/Client’s representative.
• Prepare monthly cost valuation reports
• Submit invoices for certified value and ensure payments are received on time.
• Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors.
• Liaise with Contract Managers to establish the project specification and requirements.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and or Clients/Customers when necessary, building relationships and demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Monitor the contract progress, assess, and report any changes that may affect project costs and or time scale.
• Assist in the control of contract budgets.

About You

You will have experience of working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Education, Retail or Leisure Refurbishment/Fast Fit environment ideally on projects in a live environment, which will give you the knowledge to hit the ground running and contribute effectively to the team. Knowledge of JCT design and build forms of contract is essential for the role. Attention to detail and great written and verbal communication skills will be essential to your success. And you will be an expert with IT with proficient MS office skills. You also must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as travel is a must with this role.

A Little Bit About Us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate

At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply for the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.