Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Flooring / Tiling

(All Levels Considered: Junior / Intermediate / Senior)

£50,000 - £75,000 DOE + Benefits + Bonuses

Location:

Romford, Essex

Commercial background required - flooring/tiling experience NOT essential

Some estimating included (training provided if required)

A rapidly growing, well‑established Commercial Flooring Contractor based in Essex is looking to expand its commercial team with an ambitious Quantity Surveyor. Operating across London and the South East, they deliver projects for Tier 1 & Tier 2 Main Contractors across Fit‑Out, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and New Build sectors.

With an excellent reputation, strong repeat business, and an already busy pipeline, this is a company that rewards ambition, commercial awareness, and long‑term commitment.

This is more than a standard QS role.

You will not only manage the commercial and financial delivery of multiple projects—including the development of internal systems, processes, and structure that will shape the company's QS function—as it continues to grow.

All levels will be considered, from Junior through to Senior, with tailored responsibilities to suit experience.

• Full commercial management from tender to final account
• Monthly valuations, variations, applications, and final accounts
• Cost tracking, forecasting, and management of retentions
• Site visits for measurement, client meetings & progress reviews
• Producing BOQs, take‑offs, and material quantification (Callidus experience beneficial)
• Negotiating supplier & subcontractor packages
• Ensuring compliance with JCT contract obligations
• Estimating (with training provided if required)
• Supporting the estimating function for flooring/tiling tenders
• Preparing accurate and timely tender submissions
• Liaising with suppliers for pricing and material options
• Helping develop internal commercial processes
• Supporting directors with cost‑saving initiatives
• Contributing to the long‑term growth of the QS team

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor (2-3+ years with a main contractor preferred—but all levels considered)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred, not essential)
• Commercial awareness, negotiation ability, and confidence dealing with Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors
• Knowledge of JCT contracts & construction case law (essential for intermediate/senior levels)
• Experience with in Flooring, Interiors, Fit‑Out, Joinery, Drylining, or other specialist subcontracting is beneficial
• Strong IT skills (Excel, estimating/measurement software)
• Ambitious, organised, and confident managing multiple projects

• £50,000 - £75,000 DOE (flexible based on experience/level)
• Bonuses available for cost savings and personally secured work
• Full training & progression tailored to your career level
• Supportive, family‑run business with long‑term growth plans
• Work with Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors across varied projects
• Immediate interviews & flexible start dates

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor — whether Junior, Intermediate, or Senior — looking for a long‑term role where you can grow, shape the department, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.