Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial aspects of interior fit‑out projects, handling cost control and subcontractor packages.

Key Responsibilities

• valuations
• quantity takeoffs
• cost reporting
• client liaison
• procurement
• risk management

Tasks

-Interim valuations, variation management, and final account preparation. -Measurement and quantity take-offs for interior fit-out works. -Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget tracking. -Liaising with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project budgets and programmes. -Assisting in procurement and overseeing subcontractor packages. -Supporting risk management and commercial decision-making throughout project delivery. -Preparation and management of subcontractor enquiries, tenders, and contracts.

Requirements

• 2-3 years
• excel
• driving licence
• quantity surveying
• commercial mgmt
• proactive

What You Bring

-Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a subcontractor, ideally in interior fit-out or commercial refurbishment. -Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel and commercial software, with strong communication skills. -Full driving licence with own transport (required for travel to projects across London). -Full and permanent right to work in the UK. -Applicants must live within roughly one hour of High Wycombe. -Office: High Wycombe (minimum 3 days per week). -Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of commercial responsibilities on live projects. -Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or related discipline preferred. -Projects: Primarily London, with travel across the capital and South East as required. -Right to work in the UK is essential. -Must live within approximately one hour’s commute of High Wycombe. -Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, and subcontractor engagement in the fit-out sector. -Role: Permanent, full-time, requiring a full UK driving licence and own transport.

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Benefits

-bonus scheme -Cycle to work scheme -Service Awards -Car allowance -Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded. -Opportunity to take ownership of commercial packages and grow your career with a supportive team. -Pension scheme -They are offering a salary of c. £50k - £65k (DOE) -Health scheme -Employee Assistance Programme

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

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