Quantity Surveyor - Food Retail in Farringdon, Greater London

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Food Retail

Role overview

Our client in the Food Retail Sector is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor with proven food retail experience to manage the commercial side of multiple projects, from sub-contract procurement through to final account. You will bring 4–5 years' experience from a main contractor or sub-contractor background, and a recognised surveying qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sub-contract procurement, including enquiries, tender analysis, negotiation, recommendation and order placement
• Prepare, assess and certify sub-contract payments in line with contract terms and programme
• Prepare and manage variations, valuations and CVRs (cost value reconciliations), maintaining accurate records and securing timely agreement
• Agree and close out final accounts with both sub-contractors and the client
• Produce regular cost reports and cost analysis, highlighting risk, forecast outturn and margin movement
• Manage the commercial requirements of multiple projects at once, prioritising workload against programme and reporting deadlines
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, supply chain partners and client representatives

Essential requirements

• Food retail experience is essential
• A background with a main contractor or sub-contractor
• 4–5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• A surveying qualification (for example a degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or RICS membership)
• Demonstrable experience across sub-contract procurement, payments, variations, valuations, CVRs and final accounts
• Strong cost reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects
• Clear communication and negotiation skills