Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent (Office-based)

Projects: Retail & Office Fit Out

Sites: Across the South of England

Working Pattern: Approx. 90% office-based, with site visits typically once per week

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Car Allowance

Overview

Our client is a well-established fit-out contractor based in Kent, delivering high-quality retail and office fit-out projects across the South of England. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take full commercial ownership of projects from inception through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional who enjoys running their own jobs and working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying

Full commercial management of multiple fit-out projects from pre-contract to completion

Preparation and management of budgets, cost plans, and cash flows

Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors

Valuation of works, assessment of variations, and change control

Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts

Cost reporting and forecasting to senior management

Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets

Estimating

Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for retail and office fit-out projects

Reviewing drawings, specifications, and client requirements

Producing bills of quantities and take-offs

Liaising with supply chain to obtain competitive pricing

Supporting value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Project Management Support

Working closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure smooth project delivery

Attending project meetings (office and site-based)

Monitoring progress against programme and commercial milestones

Managing client relationships from a commercial perspective

Identifying and mitigating commercial risks

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within retail and/or office fit-out

Experience running projects from inception to completion

Strong knowledge of estimating, cost control, and final accounts

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills

Confident communicator with clients and subcontractors

Good IT skills (Excel and commercial software)

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Experience working for a main contractor or fit-out specialist

Knowledge of standard forms of contract

What's on Offer

Stable, office-based role with limited site travel

Exposure to high-quality retail and office fit-out projects

Autonomy to run your own projects end-to-end

Supportive and experienced team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package