Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Fit Out / Refurbishment
Location: Office‑based in Northampton with nationwide travel (approx. once a week)
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Laptop & Phone + Pension + Travel Expenses
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday: 22 days + Bank Holidays
Join a Leading Fit Out & Interiors Contractor
A long‑established, financially secure fit‑out and bespoke joinery contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. The business delivers high‑specification interior projects across the UK and Europe, with a strong reputation for quality, fast‑track delivery and exceptional craftsmanship.
You’ll be based in a modern, refurbished Northampton office with a stable team, excellent staff retention and a supportive culture. Their in‑house joinery workshop gives them full control over quality and enables rapid turnaround on complex, design‑led projects.
Projects You’ll Work On
You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of fast‑moving schemes including:
Sports & Stadium Facilities
• Major UK football clubs
• Changing rooms, bars, specialist joinery, performance spaces
• £5m+ arena projects and a strong two‑year pipeline
High‑End Retail
• Premium fashion and lifestyle brands
• Fast‑turnaround, design‑sensitive environments
Commercial & Trade
• National builders’ merchants
• Bespoke joinery‑led refurbishments and fit‑outs
Projects typically range from £1m–£4m, with occasional schemes up to £16m. Programmes run 4–12 weeks with multiple packages and subcontractors.
The Role – Quantity Surveyor
You’ll take full commercial ownership of multiple fit‑out and refurbishment projects from pre‑construction through to final account. This is a fast‑paced environment where decisions are made quickly and procurement cycles move fast.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead commercial delivery across multiple fast‑track fit‑out projects
• Prepare valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Measure and value works on site accurately and efficiently
• Procure specialist packages within tight lead times
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts
• Oversee 8–18 work packages and 4–13 subcontractors per project
• Produce clear cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates
• Attend site visits once to twice per week
• Support smooth delivery across short programmes and concurrent schemes
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in fit‑out/refurbishment within commercial contracting or subcontracting
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Comfortable working on fast‑paced, tight‑turnaround projects
• Confident communicator with a relationship‑focused approach
• Able to manage rapid procurement cycles and short lead times
• Qualifications helpful but not essential — capability matters most
Package & Benefits
• £40,000 – £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance
• Laptop & phone
• Pension scheme
• Travel expenses covered
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working considered depending on location and workload
Why Apply?
• Work on high‑profile, varied projects across stadiums, retail and commercial interiors
• Join a stable, financially strong contractor with excellent staff retention
• Benefit from in‑house joinery expertise and a collaborative team culture
• Genuine career progression and long‑term development
• Modern office environment and supportive leadership
Keywords
This role suits Quantity Surveyors with experience in fit out, interior fit out, refurbishment, fast‑track projects, shopfitting, joinery, bespoke joinery, retail fit out, stadium projects and commercial interiors. Relevant skills include cost management, valuations, variations, final accounts, procurement, subcontractor management, cost reporting and package management. Ideal backgrounds include main contractors or subcontractors delivering short‑programme, fast‑paced construction projects