Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Warrington

Sector: Fast-Paced Retail Fit Out

Salary:

• Assistant QS: Up to £42,000 (DOE) - suitable for candidates with general fit out or FM experience

• Quantity Surveyor: Up to £55,000 (DOE) - retail fit out experience required

The Company

Our client is a well-established and growing contractor specialising in fast-paced retail fit out projects across the UK. Due to a significant increase in workload and several new business wins, they are expanding their commercial team and are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor.

They work with major national retail brands delivering projects typically ranging from £10k up to £1m.

The Roles

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Up to £42,000)

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS with general fit out or Facilities Management experience who is looking to develop within a retail fit out environment.

You will work closely with the Commercial Team (4 Surveyors) and Managing QS, supporting tender submissions and live projects. This role offers a structured development plan with a clear route to running your own projects within 12-18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with tendering and pricing for retail fit out projects

• Support live projects with:
  • Cost tracking and reporting

  • Variations and change control

  • Subcontractor procurement and payments

• Gain exposure to multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously

• Learn company systems and commercial processes

• Progress toward managing projects up to £500k in value

Quantity Surveyor (Up to £55,000)

This role is suited to an established QS with retail fit out experience who is confident managing projects independently in a fast-paced environment.

You will take full commercial responsibility for allocated projects, typically up to £500k (with exposure up to £1m), ensuring commercial performance and delivery targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full commercial management of retail fit out projects

• Tendering, cost planning, and procurement

• Managing subcontractor packages and payments

• Variations, change control, and final accounts

• Liaising with project managers, clients, and supply chain

• Managing multiple concurrent fast-track projects

Candidate Requirements

Assistant QS

Essential:

• Experience in an Assistant QS or similar commercial role

• Background in general fit out or Facilities Management

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments

• Strong numerical and organisational skills

• Ambition to progress

Desirable:

• Exposure to retail fit out

• Experience working across multiple projects

Quantity Surveyor

Essential:

• Proven experience as a QS within retail fit out

• Experience running projects independently

• Strong commercial acumen and subcontractor management experience

• Ability to manage multiple fast-track projects

Why Join?

• Clear progression pathways

• Exposure to well-known national retail clients

• Growing business with strong pipeline of secured work

• Supportive commercial team

• Autonomy with structured backing