Quantity Surveyor – Retail Fit-Out & Nationwide Rollouts
(Assistant / Intermediate / Senior)
Fit Out UK | Commercial Team | Full-time
Location: Farringdon, London
We’re looking for Quantity Surveyors at all levels — from ambitious Assistants through to experienced Seniors — who want to take real ownership of commercial delivery on high-volume retail fit-out and multi-site nationwide rollout programmes.
Whether you’re building your commercial foundations or already leading packages, this is a hands-on role where you’ll manage budgets, cost control and commercial recovery across live multi-site projects for leading UK brands.
Key Responsibilities
(Level of ownership and complexity will match your experience)
- Provide commercial support or full commercial management of multi-site retail fit-out and nationwide rollout programmes
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), valuations, variations and final accounts
- Procure and commercially manage labour-only subcontractors and specialist packages
- Negotiate labour rates, subcontract packages and commercial agreements
- Track store-level costs, productivity, programme performance and project margins
- Identify commercial risks, cost exposure and opportunities for recovery
- Work closely with Project Managers, Procurement and Operations to maintain tight commercial control
- Ensure all additional works, changes and subcontractor costs are properly instructed, recorded and recovered
What We’re Looking For
All levels
- Interest in (or experience of) retail fit-out, shopfitting or interior construction
- Strong commercial mindset, attention to detail and desire to improve cost control
- Good Excel and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced delivery environment
- Commercially aware, proactive and confident questioning costs and assumptions
Assistant / Intermediate
- Some experience in Quantity Surveying (ideally within construction, interiors or retail)
- Willingness to learn multi-site rollout commercial processes and labour-only subcontract management
- Enthusiasm to develop skills in CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts
Senior
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience in retail fit-out, shopfitting or multi-site programmes
- Track record managing nationwide or multi-site retail rollouts
- Hands-on experience with labour-only subcontractors and installation teams
- Strong negotiation, cost-control and commercial recovery skills
Why Join Us?
Join an established and growing business delivering major retail fit-out and rollout programmes for leading UK brands.
You’ll gain real ownership of commercial packages, work on high-volume multi-site projects, and have clear opportunities to progress as you take on greater responsibility. We value people who want to learn, improve commercial performance and grow with the business.
How to Apply
Whether you’re an Assistant looking for strong retail experience, an Intermediate ready to step up, or a Senior seeking ownership of significant packages — apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Experience:
- Quantity Surveying: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC1A
