At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financials of exciting retail and leisure fit-out projects from start to finish.
- Company: Leading contractor known for delivering high-quality projects for top UK brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and annual bonuses.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the fast-paced fit-out sector.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in retail fit-out projects.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 67000 £ per year.
Basic Salary is very much dependant on experience. Up to 45,000 or QS upwards up to 67,000.
About the Company
Our client is a leading fast-track retail and leisure fit-out contractor, delivering high-quality projects for a range of well-known national brands and high street retailers across the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join their growing commercial team.
The Role
This is a turnkey commercial role offering full ownership of the financial management of projects from tender stage through to final account. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of fast-track retail and leisure fit-out projects, ensuring profitability while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams. Working closely with operational teams, you will take responsibility for the entire commercial lifecycle of multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Management
- Take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, and cost reporting.
- Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with company objectives.
- Estimating & Tendering
- Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates.
- Review tender documentation and assess project risks.
- Procurement
- Manage the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
- Ensure best value is achieved whilst maintaining quality standards.
- Cost Control & Reporting
- Monitor and control project expenditure.
- Produce regular cost reports and financial updates.
- Final Accounts
- Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Ensure timely and successful commercial close-out of projects.
- Attend client meetings and provide commercial updates.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, and senior management.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within the fit-out sector.
- Strong background delivering retail and/or leisure fit-out projects.
- Experience managing projects from estimating stage through to final account.
- Excellent commercial, contractual, and financial management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-track environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Location
Must be based within approximately one hour of the West Midlands office.
Desirable
- Experience working for a retail fit-out main contractor.
- Strong understanding of fast-track project delivery.
- Ability to build long-term relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: 45,000 - 67,000 (DOE)
- Fully expensed company car including private mileage or car allowance
- Private healthcare (circa 2,000 value) after 12 months' service
- Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) membership after 12 months
- Includes eligibility for annual tax-free bonus linked to salary and length of service
- Company phone and laptop
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business
Working Pattern
- 3 days per week based in the office
- 2 days per week visiting project sites
- Home working is generally not offered except in exceptional circumstances
Discipline(s): Construction & Property
Job type: Permanent
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