Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby (with nationwide project travel)
Salary: 55,000 + Package

Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing contractor specialising in food retail rollouts and refurbishment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take ownership of multiple high-value schemes across the UK.

The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Projects are typically fast-track refurbishments and rollouts within the food retail sector, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality or cost control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial management of food retail rollout and refurbishment projects
  • Cost planning, procurement, and subcontractor management
  • Preparation and submission of valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with client expectations
  • Working closely with project managers and site teams to drive performance
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously across nationwide locations

About You

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within fast-paced environments
  • Background in retail, ideally food retail refurbishments or rollouts
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
  • Comfortable with nationwide travel as required
  • Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of 55,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-value, fast-moving projects
  • Strong pipeline of nationwide work
  • Career progression within a dynamic and expanding business

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can make a real commercial impact across a diverse project portfolio, we'd be keen to hear from you.