Quantity Surveyor

Project Surveyor: London | Design & Build | Commercial Interiors

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Sector: Commercial Interiors, CAT A & CAT B Fit-Out

The Company

A well-established and highly regarded London Design & Build contractor is looking to appoint a Project Surveyor to join its commercial team.

The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial interior projects through a modern, design-led approach. Working closely with clients from the early stages of a project, the company combines design, delivery and commercial expertise to provide spaces that are both commercially effective and tailored to the client's requirements.

The business operates through several specialist delivery teams, each focused on a clearly defined target market. Projects range from CAT A landlord works through to detailed CAT B tenant fit-outs, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £15m.

The company's sweet spot is projects in the region of £500k–£5m, predominantly across London.

The Role

The successful Project Surveyor will join an established commercial team and take responsibility for the commercial management of 1–2 projects at any one time, working alongside a Senior Commercial Manager.

The role will suit a Surveyor who enjoys being close to the project and wants to work in a collaborative environment where the delivery, design and commercial teams operate closely together.

You will have exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from procurement and subcontractor management through to final accounts, while working closely with project teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of 1–2 projects alongside a Senior Commercial Manager.
• Supporting projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and package orders.
• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries.
• Reviewing and analysing subcontractor quotations.
• Preparing tender comparisons and recommendations.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Managing variations, change control and client instructions.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost reports.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and commercial performance.
• Assisting with forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Preparing and agreeing subcontractor final accounts.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of client final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers and the wider delivery team.
• Building positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attending commercial and project meetings.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor with a background in commercial fit-out, interiors or general contracting.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working for a main contractor, Design & Build contractor or fit-out specialist.
• Experience delivering CAT A and/or CAT B commercial fit-out projects.
• Experience managing projects commercially from procurement through to final account.
• Strong subcontractor management and procurement experience.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• The confidence to build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

The role provides a good balance between commercial responsibility, client interaction and project involvement, with clear opportunities to continue developing within the business.

If you're a Project Surveyor with a background in commercial fit-out / Design & Build and are looking for a company with a modern approach, strong project portfolio and collaborative culture, this could be an excellent next step.