Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Fitout / Refurbishment in Lutterworth

Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate / Senior)
Location: Leicestershire (office-based)
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000+ DOE, plus car / allowance and benefits
Type: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

We’re working with a well-established, privately owned main contractor based in Leicestershire. They’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit commercial team. They deliver projects from £50k to £6.5m across the healthcare, commercial and education sectors, under both Design & Build and traditional arrangements. They also have a strong specialist niche in healthcare, which gives them a secure pipeline of work and real room for growth and progression.

This role suits an intermediate QS ready to step up, or an established Senior QS looking for a business where they can make a visible impact. For a strong Senior candidate, there is flexibility on salary beyond the advertised range.

The Role

You’ll manage the commercial side of multiple projects from inception to completion. Projects vary in value, complexity and the level of commercial input needed, so you’ll need to manage your own workload confidently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Re-tendering and procuring subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring material and labour spend against budget
• Preparing monthly cost-value reports
• Compiling monthly client valuations and maximising cash flow
• Reviewing and certifying subcontractor applications
• Negotiating and settling client and subcontract final accounts
• Identifying and assessing commercial risk
• Preparing and agreeing extension of time and loss and expense claims
• Managing change and general commercial administration

About You

• At least 5 years’ experience as a QS with a main contractor, ideally a regional-level contractor
• A solid background in commercial refurbishment, with new build experience as well
• Experience managing subcontractors in a traditional main contracting setting
• Competent with JCT and NEC contracts
• A thorough understanding of financial reporting processes
• Degree qualified, or with equivalent experience
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Excellent negotiation and time management skills, and the ability to stay effective under pressure
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a positive, can-do attitude

Desirable

• Healthcare sector experience
• Above-average M&E knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

What’s on Offer

• £45,000 - £65,000+ depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Laptop and phone
• Pension
• Eyecare scheme
• Long service awards
• Varied, interesting projects and genuine progression opportunities

Please Note

This is a full-time, office-based role, so candidates must live within a 45-minute commute of the Leicestershire office. Occasional travel to sites may be required. The successful candidate will need to pass an Enhanced DBS check, which the company arranges during onboarding, and must have the right to work in the UK.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.