Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Retail & Leisure Fit-Out Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE Sector: Retail & Leisure Fit-Out Our client is an established fit-out contractor delivering fast-track retail and leisure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their team based from Lichfield. The successful candidate will take full commercial responsibility for projects from estimating stage through to final account, working on fit-out schemes ranging from £100k to £10m, with an average project value of approximately £500k. Key Responsibilities: Estimating and tendering for new fit-out projects Managing projects commercially from pre-construction through to completion Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment Cost planning, budgeting and ongoing cost management Managing valuations, variations and payments Monitoring project profitability and commercial performance Liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams Preparing and agreeing final accounts Taking overall financial control of allocated projects Project Experience: Fast-track retail fit-out Leisure and hospitality fit-out Projects ranging from £100k – £10m Projects delivered for major national and international retail, leisure and hospitality brands Candidate Requirements: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS or Commercial Manager Strong experience working for a fit-out contractor Retail and/or leisure fit-out experience is highly desirable Comfortable managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects Strong estimating and subcontract procurement experience Commercially astute with the ability to take financial ownership of projects Ideally based within approximately one hour of Lichfield Candidates predominantly from housing, civils or large-scale traditional main contracting backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable Salary & Benefits: £45,000 – £65,000, dependent on experience Fully expensed electric/hybrid company car, including private mileage, or car allowance Private healthcare after 12 months, worth approximately £2,000 Membership of the Employee Ownership Scheme after 12 months EOT tax-free bonus on a sliding scale based on salary and length of service Company phone and laptop Working Arrangements: Typically 3–4 days per week in the Lichfield office Approximately 1–2 days per week on site, depending on workload
Quantity Surveyor in Lichfield employer: Humres
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation in the field of bespoke joinery and fitted furniture. With a focus on career development and exposure to high-end projects, employees can thrive while contributing to unique craftsmanship that transforms residential and commercial spaces. Located in a vibrant area, this role as a Draughtsman provides the opportunity to work closely with talented professionals and engage in meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.
