Assistant QS: Up to £42,000 (DOE) - suitable for candidates with general fit out or FM experience
Quantity Surveyor: Up to £55,000 (DOE) - retail fit out experience required
The Company
Our client is a well-established and growing contractor specialising in fast-paced retail fit out projects across the UK. Due to a significant increase in workload and several new business wins, they are expanding their commercial team and are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor.
They work with major national retail brands delivering projects typically ranging from £10k up to £1m.
The Roles
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Up to £42,000)
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS with general fit out or Facilities Management experience who is looking to develop within a retail fit out environment.
You will work closely with the Commercial Team (4 Surveyors) and Managing QS, supporting tender submissions and live projects. This role offers a structured development plan with a clear route to running your own projects within 12-18 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with tendering and pricing for retail fit out projects
Support live projects with:
Cost tracking and reporting
Variations and change control
Subcontractor procurement and payments
Gain exposure to multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Learn company systems and commercial processes
Progress toward managing projects up to £500k in value
Quantity Surveyor (Up to £55,000)
This role is suited to an established QS with retail fit out experience who is confident managing projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
You will take full commercial responsibility for allocated projects, typically up to £500k (with exposure up to £1m), ensuring commercial performance and delivery targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
Full commercial management of retail fit out projects
Tendering, cost planning, and procurement
Managing subcontractor packages and payments
Variations, change control, and final accounts
Liaising with project managers, clients, and supply chain
Managing multiple concurrent fast-track projects
Candidate Requirements
Assistant QS
Essential:
Experience in an Assistant QS or similar commercial role
Background in general fit out or Facilities Management
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Strong numerical and organisational skills
Ambition to progress
Desirable:
Exposure to retail fit out
Experience working across multiple projects
Quantity Surveyor
Essential:
Proven experience as a QS within retail fit out
Experience running projects independently
Strong commercial acumen and subcontractor management experience
Ability to manage multiple fast-track projects
Why Join?
Clear progression pathways
Exposure to well-known national retail clients
Growing business with strong pipeline of secured work
