Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Shop Fitting

Location - Blackpool

Salary/Package - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package



About the Company

Our client is an established construction and shop fitting contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

The business works across a range of commercial environments, delivering projects from initial design and procurement through to completion. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.



The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for shop fitting and commercial projects, working closely with the project and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully, profitably and to programme.

This is a senior position offering genuine responsibility across the full commercial lifecycle, from pre-construction and procurement through to final account.



Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of shop fitting and commercial projects

  • Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts

  • Preparing CVRs and commercial reports

  • Managing subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts

  • Reviewing and agreeing valuations and payment applications

  • Managing variations, change and additional works

  • Preparing and agreeing final accounts

  • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

  • Working closely with Project Managers and site teams

  • Reviewing contract documentation and ensuring contractual compliance

  • Managing client relationships and attending commercial meetings

  • Supporting pre-construction, tendering and estimating activities

  • Providing commercial advice to senior management

  • Ensuring projects are delivered in line with commercial targets



The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Strong main contracting or specialist contracting background

  • Experience within shop fitting, fit out or commercial construction

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

  • Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains

  • Strong CVR, forecasting and cost control experience

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills

  • Strong client-facing ability

  • Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification preferred

  • Full UK driving licence



What's on Offer

  • £65,000 salary + Excellent Benefits package

  • Senior position within an established contractor

  • Strong pipeline of shop fitting and commercial projects

  • Genuine commercial responsibility

  • Long-term career opportunity

  • Supportive working environment

  • Opportunity to work on varied projects across the UK

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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