Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact and accelerate your career?

Atkins Search are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing UK based architecture, interior design and specialist contracting business that delivers exceptional refurbishment, fit out and reactive maintenance projects for a portfolio of well known national brands, covering Retail, Stadiums, Restaurants, Offices to name a few.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to move beyond a traditional project-focused role and become an integral part of a business's growth journey. You will be responsible for commercially managing projects ranging from £100k + whilst helping to shape and develop the commercial function as the business continues to expand.

The successful candidate will enjoy working within a close knit and collaborative team environment where innovation, creativity and client satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do. With clear progression plans in place, this position offers an excellent pathway towards a future Commercial Manager role.

Our client is a UK Leading interior design and fit out specialist contracting business, delivering innovative and high quality environments across a diverse range of sectors.

Combining creative design expertise with specialist project delivery, they provide clients with a complete turnkey service from concept and interior design through to fit out, refurbishment, reactive maintenance and ongoing support.

Working with an impressive portfolio of recognised brands, the business has established a reputation for delivering high quality projects whilst maintaining long standing client relationships built on trust, service and repeat business. Projects range from maintenance schemes through to complex refurbishment and fit out works, with values typically ranging from £100k upwards.

One of the key attractions of the business is its culture. Despite continued growth, they have maintained a genuine family feel where collaboration, support and teamwork are at the forefront of everything they do. The leadership team places a real emphasis on employee wellbeing and engagement, regularly investing in team building events, social activities and company initiatives that bring people together and create an enjoyable place to work.

Every employee plays an important role in the success of the business, and individuals are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence change and actively participate in the company's continued growth journey.

ROLE:

Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial management of interior fit out, refurbishment and reactive maintenance projects valued between £200k and £500k.
• Preparation and management of project budgets, cost plans and valuations.
• Production and submission of applications for payment.
• Procurement, negotiation and management of subcontractor packages.
• Preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks.
• Producing accurate monthly financial and cost reports.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting operational teams with commercial guidance and advice.
• Assisting in the development and improvement of commercial processes and reporting systems.
• Working closely with senior management to support the future growth of the commercial department.

• Degree, HNC or HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within fit out, interiors, refurbishment, maintenance or construction sectors.
• Experience commercially managing projects ranging from £200 to £1m+ in value.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a solutions-focused approach.
• Ambitious individual looking to progress into a future Commercial Manager position.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop lasting client relationships.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Company car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Clear progression route to Commercial Manager.
• Opportunity to help shape and build a commercial team as the business grows.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to exciting projects for nationally recognised brands.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing and ambitious business.

WHY APPLY?

This is a unique opportunity to join a design-led business that combines architecture, interior design and specialist contracting expertise under one roof.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influence the future direction of the commercial function and develop your career towards senior leadership whilst playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.

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