Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

City, Birmingham
Joshua Robert Recruitment
Temporary Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager High-Value Commercial Fit Out Projects
Location: London
Day Rate: £350 – £400 per day
Duration: Minimum 3 months (ongoing opportunity)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of large-scale, high-value commercial fit-out projects in a fast-paced environment? We re seeking a commercially astute professional to join a leading interior fit-out contractor delivering projects valued in excess of £10 million for blue-chip clients across London and the UK.

The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you ll be responsible for ensuring the commercial success of multiple live projects – from procurement through to final account. You ll oversee financial control, manage subcontractor relationships, and safeguard profitability while maintaining the highest quality and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project commercial controls and reporting
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement ahead of project start
• Prepare and agree valuations, issue invoices, and manage payment processes
• Cost and agree all client variations within agreed timeframes
• Produce weekly financial summaries highlighting risks and opportunities
• Monitor and forecast costs, margins, and project profitability
• Administer contractual notices under JCT/NEC agreements
• Attend weekly client and subcontractor meetings
• Manage multiple live projects concurrently, ensuring all billable work is captured and invoiced

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, or 5+ years relevant experience
• Proven experience delivering complex commercial fit-out schemes exceeding £10m
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Proficient in Procore or similar project management software
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with top-tier contractors is highly desirable

Interested?
For more details, please contact David on (phone number removed) or (url removed).