Senior Quantity Surveyor - Retail Fit-Out & Refurbishment

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

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a busy retail fit-out and refurbishment contractor in Preston. You will take ownership of commercial management on several concurrent schemes, including budgets, cost plans, subcontractor procurement and final accounts.

The role offers exposure to retail, hospitality and high-end refurbishments with a focus on margin protection and strong cost control, working closely with project teams to deliver projects on time and within commercial

Qualifications

• Solid background in construction, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Experience commercially managing projects £100k–£2m+.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a busy retail fit-out and refurbishment contractor in Preston. You will take ownership of commercial management on several concurrent schemes, including budgets, cost plans, subcontractor procurement and final accounts.

The role offers exposure to retail, hospitality and high-end refurbishments with a focus on margin protection and strong cost control, working closely with project teams to deliver projects on time and within commercial