Quantity Surveyor

City, Manchester
RG Setsquare
Quantity Surveyor – Fitout Projects

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, specialising in high-quality fitout projects within the hospitality and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will have strong experience in cost management, contract administration, and commercial control, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role is key to ensuring financial efficiency, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery across a range of bespoke and high-profile fitout schemes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Management & Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for fitout projects
• Monitor project costs throughout delivery to ensure financial control
• Carry out cost analysis and value engineering where required

2. Contract Administration

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontract agreements
• Administer variations, change orders, and contractual claims
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations

3. Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source, assess, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers
• Issue tender documentation and evaluate returns
• Negotiate commercial terms to ensure best value delivery

4. Financial Control & Reporting

• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and financial reporting

5. Risk Management

• Identify commercial and project risks
• Maintain and update risk registers
• Implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, designers, and clients
• Attend site and project meetings to provide commercial input
• Report financial performance and project progress to stakeholders

7. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with relevant construction legislation and industry standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within fitout or construction sectors
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and cost control
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Membership of RICS or similar professional body desirable

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercially astute and results-driven
• Strong professional ethics and accountability

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.