Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Oct 17, 2025
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

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).