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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Retail Fit-Out (M&S Account)
Location: East Yorkshire (Office-based with UK travel)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum + Car/Allowance + 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Start Date: End of 2025 or January 2026
Company Overview
Our client is a leading retail specialist contractor with a turnover exceeding £50 million, delivering high-quality, fast-track retail projects across the UK. Privately owned, cash-rich, and operating with a genuine family feel, they are known for long-standing client partnerships, financial stability, and an unwavering commitment to quality and collaboration.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and support delivery of key schemes within their M&S account.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking to work with a well-established contractor on major national retail projects.
You will be responsible for the commercial management of several key schemes starting in January and February, before supporting the pre-construction and cost planning for a flagship 100,000 sq ft M&S store in Harrogate, set to begin in June/July 2026.
The role offers the chance to work closely with both the client and internal teams on high-value, fast-paced retail projects with long-term continuity and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple retail fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Prepare cost plans, budgets, valuations, and forecast reports.
Oversee subcontract procurement, tendering, and payment certification.
Monitor and control project costs to ensure profitability and cash flow.
Assess and value variations, compensation events, and manage change control.
Prepare and agree interim and final accounts.
Provide accurate financial reports to senior management and clients.
Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure successful project outcomes.
Support pre-construction planning and contribute to cost strategy for upcoming projects.
About You
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the retail fit-out, refurbishment, or construction sectors.
Experience working with M&S or other major supermarkets (ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons) is highly advantageous.
Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills.
Solid understanding of contracts, valuations, and cost management processes.
Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent).
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Long-term opportunity with a cash-rich, family-run contractor
Involvement in major national retail projects, including flagship M&S schemes
Supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine career progression
Location: Leeds | Salary: £60000 - £65000 per year | Job type: | Posted: 24/10/2025
