YOUR NEW COMPANY

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established main contractor renowned for delivering fast-paced, high-quality retail fit-out projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work for blue-chip clients, this company has built a reputation for its commercial strength, collaborative working culture, and consistent project delivery. Operating primarily in the food retail sector, the business is growing and seeking to strengthen its commercial team due to internal promotion and ongoing project demand.

YOUR NEW ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join their Blackburn-based team on a hybrid basis. In this key role, you will take commercial ownership of multiple retail fit-out projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will also support and mentor junior surveyors and may contribute to estimating where required. This role offers strong career progression opportunities, with clear development paths over the next 12 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Preparing and managing cost estimates, budgets, valuations, and final accounts
• Ensuring accurate financial control through timely and detailed cost reporting
• Managing the procurement of subcontractors and materials across multiple fast-track projects
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial issues
• Conducting on-site measurements and ensuring compliance with contractual terms
• Delivering value engineering solutions to maximise project profitability
• Supporting estimating functions, including cost forecasting and assessments
• Coaching and mentoring junior and intermediate-level surveyors
• Working across a portfolio of clients, rather than being restricted to a single project
• Promoting best practice and contributing to continuous process improvement