Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Flooring

Location: Leeds, Glasgow or Carlisle (Home or Office Based)
Salary: Circa £50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits

Overview

Join a thriving flooring division within a nationwide construction, shopfitting, and M&E engineering group with a turnover of approx. £450M. Specialising in commercial flooring installations—including carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tiles (Amtico / Karndean), and floor preparation works (e.g. screeding and damp proof membranes)—this division delivers high-quality results for supermarkets, NHS projects, public sector contracts, and internal group businesses. Project will range from £2,000 to £80,000

The Role – Quantity Surveyor

We’re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with commercial flooring expertise to oversee cost control, procurement, and contract management. Reporting to the Operational Directors, you’ll be responsible for:

• Monitoring project costs, expenditure, and profit forecasts
• Managing cost/value reconciliations and subcontractor accounts
• Procuring subcontract packages and materials
• Administering JCT and NEC contract types
• Pricing new projects based on £/ft² calculations
• Supporting Contract and Operations Managers with contractual matters
• Submitting valuations, final accounts, and retention claims
• Ensuring cash flow reporting and timely payments
• Providing input into estimating and future negotiations
• Delivering consistent cost transparency to clients and internal teams

Candidate Profile

Ideal for someone with strong QS experience, analytical skills and a background in commercial flooring projects or fit-out environments. You’ll bring confident decision-making, familiarity with construction contracts, and a collaborative attitude.

Benefits

• c£50,000 base salary
• c£5,000 car allowance
• 6% employer pension
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
• BUPA healthcare

Keywords 

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