Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Design & Build Workplace Fit Out

Job Title: Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor, Workplace D&B

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive Package

Sector: Commercial Office Fit Out / Workplace Design & Build

POSITION OVERVIEW

A market leading London workplace design and build specialist (£140m+ turnover) is looking for an established Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join their delivery teams.

Operating across dedicated business units handling strategic partnerships, repeat occupier schemes, and architecture led turnkey delivery, you will take end to end commercial control of fast track projects. We are seeking someone technically sharp, commercially driven, and capable of challenging decisions constructively to protect project margin and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage full commercial delivery on commercial office fit out schemes up to £3m to £5m.

Work collaboratively with pre con, design, and site delivery teams from concept to final account.

Procure trade packages, conduct thorough scope analysis, and negotiate robust terms.

Produce monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and manage internal cost targets (consistently targeting 30% gross margin).

Oversee valuations, variations, payment applications, and settle client and subcontractor final accounts.

Hold difficult commercial conversations early and transparently with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues without delay.

REQUIREMENTS

Background: 3+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within London commercial fit out (D&B or Refurbishment).

Track Record: Verifiable evidence of commercially pitching and/or delivering schemes up to £3m+ to high standards.

Stability: Solid CV history with a minimum of 2 to 3 years tenure in at least one previous employer (no unverified job hopping).

Education: Degree educated (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction) or equivalent industry experience.

Character: Accountable, high energy, collaborative, and someone who takes full ownership of outcomes rather than passing problems along.

OFFER

Highly competitive package reflective of your experience and delivery track record

Working within one of London's highest rated workplace design & build collectives

Fast track progression in an ambitious business with clear growth targets

TO APPLY

Submit your CV for a confidential discussion.