Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent (Office-based)

Projects: Retail & Office Fit Out

Sites: Across the South of England

Working Pattern: Approx. 90% office-based, with site visits typically once per week

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Car Allowance

Overview

Our client is a well-established fit-out contractor based in Kent, delivering high-quality retail and office fit-out projects across the South of England. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take full commercial ownership of projects from inception through to final account .

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional who enjoys running their own jobs and working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying

• Full commercial management of multiple fit-out projects from pre-contract to completion
• Preparation and management of budgets, cost plans, and cash flows
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors
• Valuation of works, assessment of variations, and change control
• Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
• Cost reporting and forecasting to senior management
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets

Estimating

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for retail and office fit-out projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and client requirements
• Producing bills of quantities and take-offs
• Liaising with supply chain to obtain competitive pricing
• Supporting value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Project Management Support

• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure smooth project delivery
• Attending project meetings (office and site-based)
• Monitoring progress against programme and commercial milestones
• Managing client relationships from a commercial perspective
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within retail and/or office fit-out
• Experience running projects from inception to completion
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost control, and final accounts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
• Confident communicator with clients and subcontractors
• Good IT skills (Excel and commercial software)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience working for a main contractor or fit-out specialist
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract

What's on Offer

• Stable, office-based role with limited site travel
• Exposure to high-quality retail and office fit-out projects
• Autonomy to run your own projects end-to-end
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package