QUANTITY SURVEYOR (FTC - MATERNITY COVER)

Location: Reading
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with potential to go permanent)

The Role

A leading design & build commercial interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

The business delivers fast-paced interior fit-out projects ranging from £500k to £20m, with a typical project value of £1.5m-£4.5m. This role will take ownership of multiple live projects, working closely with the delivery and design teams to manage costs across the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of D&B interior fit-out projects


• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost plans


• Procurement of subcontractors and supplier packages


• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts


• Cost reporting and forecasting across multiple projects


• Supporting project teams with commercial strategy and risk mitigation


• Liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Requirements

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within interior fit-out or refurbishment


• Strong understanding of Design & Build contracts


• Experience managing projects in the £1m-£10m+ range


• Commercially driven with strong cost control capability


• Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills


• Degree qualified or equivalent preferred

What's on Offer

• £80k-£90k salary


• Potential to convert to a permanent role


• Exposure to high-profile commercial interior projects


• Collaborative, delivery-focused environment

if you're looking for a role where you'll genuinely influence project performance and have the opportunity to secure something long-term, I'd love to hear from you - send your CV to zain.m@buildspaceuk.com for a confidential chat.