Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
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Location: West Midlands
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Salary: Basic Salary is very much dependant on experience
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Assistant: Up to £45,000 or QS Upwards up to £67,000
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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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About the Company
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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This is a turnkey commercial role offering full ownership of the financial management of projects from tender stage through to final account.
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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.
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Working closely with operational teams, you will take responsibility for the entire commercial lifecycle of multiple projects.
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Key Responsibilities
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Commercial Management
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- Take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.
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- Manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, and cost reporting.
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- Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
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- Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with company objectives.
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Estimating & Tendering
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- Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates.
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- Review tender documentation and assess project risks.
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- Support bid submissions and pricing strategies.
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Procurement
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- Manage the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
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- Negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
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- Ensure best value is achieved whilst maintaining quality standards.
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Cost Control & Reporting
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- Monitor and control project expenditure.
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- Produce regular cost reports and financial updates.
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- Manage variations, change control processes, and valuations.
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Final Accounts
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- Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
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- Ensure timely and successful commercial close-out of projects.
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Client & Stakeholder Management
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- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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- Attend client meetings and provide commercial updates.
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- Collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, and senior management.
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Candidate Requirements
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Essential
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- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within the fit-out sector.
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- Strong background delivering retail and/or leisure fit-out projects.
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- Experience managing projects from estimating stage through to final account.
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- Excellent commercial, contractual, and financial management skills.
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- Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
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- Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-track environment.
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- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Location
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- Must be based within approximately one hour of the West Midlands office.
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Desirable
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- Experience working for a retail fit-out main contractor.
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- Strong understanding of fast-track project delivery.
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- Ability to build long-term relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
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Package & Benefits
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- Salary: £45,000 - £67,000 (DOE)
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- Fully expensed company car including private mileage or car allowance
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- Private healthcare (circa £2,000 value) after 12 months' service
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- Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) membership after 12 months /n
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- Includes eligibility for annual tax-free bonus linked to salary and length of service
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- Company phone and laptop
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- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business
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Working Pattern
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- 3 days per week based in the office
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- 2 days per week visiting project sites
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- Home working is generally not offered except in exceptional circumstances
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