Fitout – Commercial Lead

Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fit-Out & Refurbishment Central London | £80,000 – £125,000 + Package

Our client, an established main contractor operating across the fit-out and refurbishment sector, is seeking a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Central London.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of smaller, fast-moving fit-out and refurbishment projects — rather than a single large scheme.

The Role:

* Lead commercial management across multiple concurrent fit-out/refurb projects

* Full pre- and post-contract QS duties: cost planning, procurement, valuations, subcontractor accounts, final accounts

* Manage and mentor junior/assistant surveyors within the team

* Report directly to Commercial Director / senior leadership

* Liaise closely with clients, PMs, and site teams to protect margin and programme

* Oversee project profitability and cash flow across the project mix

What They're Looking For:

* Proven track record running your own projects as lead QS, ideally managing multiple simultaneously

* Experience delivered under JCT Design & Build contracts essential

* Background within fit-out or refurbishment specifically

* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience); MRICS desirable but not essential

* Confident leading and developing junior team members

On Offer:

* £80,000 – £125,000 (DOE) + benefits package

* Central London based

* Genuine progression within a growing commercial team