Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team!
7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide fit-out and construction principal contractor, delivering both internal and external build solutions for leading UK brands. Our client portfolio includes household names across retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are looking to strengthen our commercial team.
We are particularly keen to hear from experienced and Senior Quantity Surveyors who are looking to take ownership, influence commercial strategy, and play a key role within a growing business.
This opportunity is ideally suited to commercially astute professionals with contractor-side experience who thrive in fast-paced construction and fit-out environments and are looking for long-term progression within a supportive and ambitious team.
While senior-level experience is highly desirable, we are also open to speaking with ambitious Quantity Surveyors who can demonstrate strong commercial awareness, a proactive mindset, and the capability to progress quickly within the business.
About the Quantity Surveyor role
As a Quantity Surveyor at 7formation, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of construction and fit-out projects from tender stage through to final account. Working within a high-performing commercial team, you will operate both upstream with clients and downstream with the supply chain, typical of a contractor-side QS role.
For senior candidates, the role offers the opportunity to take ownership of larger projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute strategically to the continued growth and success of the business.
Main responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor include:
- Managing commercial aspects of projects from pre-contract through to final account
- Preparing and submitting tenders, budgets, and subcontractor packages
- Procuring subcontractors, materials, and plant in line with HSQE requirements
- Controlling costs, valuations, variations, and cash flow
- Producing and maintaining Monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliation)
- Valuing subcontractor works and certifying interim and final payments
- Tracking changes to scope/design and updating forecasts accordingly
- Preparing financial and progress reports for internal and client meetings
- Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, and supply chain partners
- Maintaining accurate, auditable commercial records
- Leading or supporting final account preparation
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members
- Travelling to sites nationwide when required
Our ideal Quantity Surveyor will have:
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience within a contractor environment
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness, ideally with JCT and/or NEC knowledge
- Experience delivering fit-out, refurbishment, or fast-paced construction projects
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence managing projects independently and driving commercial performance
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; COINS desirable)
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong leadership potential
- Along with a competitive salary we can offer you:
- Competitive salary, tailored to experience and seniority
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
- Exposure to exciting, high-profile nationwide projects
- 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing with service
- Annual bonus scheme
- Auto enrolment pension
- Death in Service benefit
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Regular social events and team activities
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Quantity Surveyor, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!
At 7formation, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity and actively promote fair and transparent recruitment practices. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
No agencies please - we will reach out to our preferred partners if required.
