Quantity Surveyor
Location: RH17 – West Sussex
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out
About the Role
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial fit-out business, working closely with the company director to manage project costs and help develop existing estimating and costing systems.
The role will involve a varied range of commercial fit-out projects, from smaller jobs valued at around £10,000 to larger projects worth £500,000–£1 million. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes and having a direct influence on how projects are priced and delivered.
Key Responsibilities
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Use existing company costing sheets to prepare accurate project costs and estimates.
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Work closely with the director to review, improve and evolve the company's costing systems.
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Prepare cost plans, budgets and tender submissions for commercial fit-out projects.
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Visit project sites to assess works, understand requirements and support commercial decision-making.
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Monitor project expenditure, budgets and cost variations.
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Assist with subcontractor and supplier quotations, procurement and cost comparisons.
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Identify potential cost savings and opportunities to improve commercial performance.
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Support projects from initial pricing through to completion and final account.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
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Experience within commercial fit-out, interiors or general construction.
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Confident using spreadsheets and costing systems, with the ability to work from existing templates.
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A proactive approach to improving processes and developing more efficient costing methods.
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Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Comfortable working closely with company leadership and visiting live project sites.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role offering the chance to take ownership of costing and commercial processes within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to work across projects of different sizes, contribute ideas and help shape the company's approach to estimating and cost management.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience