Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team!
7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide fit-out and construction principal contractor, delivering both internal and external build solutions for leading UK brands. Our client portfolio includes household names across retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are looking to strengthen our commercial team.
We are open to Quantity Surveyors at any stage of their career - from Graduate through to Senior level. What matters most to us is finding the right people with the right attitude, commercial awareness, and desire to grow with the business.
About the Quantity Surveyor role:
As a Quantity Surveyor at 7formation, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of construction and fit-out projects from tender stage through to final account. Working as part of a supportive commercial team, you will operate upstream with clients and downstream with the supply chain, typical of a contractor-side QS role.
Responsibilities will be tailored to suit your experience level, with full support, mentoring, and progression opportunities provided.
Main responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor include:
- Manage commercial aspects of projects from pre-contract through to final account
- Prepare and submit tenders, budgets, and subcontractor packages
- Procure subcontractors, materials, and plant in line with HSQE requirements
- Control costs, valuations, variations, and cash flow
- Produce and maintain Monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliation)
- Value subcontractor works and certify interim and final payments
- Track changes to scope/design and update forecasts accordingly
- Prepare financial and progress reports for internal and client meetings
- Liaise with clients, project managers, site teams, and supply chain partners
- Maintain accurate, auditable commercial records
- Support or lead final account preparation
- Mentor and support junior team members (Senior level)
- Travel to sites nationwide when required
Our ideal Quantity Surveyor will have the below skills and experience:
We welcome applications from Graduate, Intermediate, and Senior Quantity Surveyors. Experience and responsibility will be aligned to your level.
You may have:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying (desirable, not essential at all levels)
- Contractor-side experience (preferred, particularly in fit-out or fast-paced environments)
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness (JCT/NEC knowledge advantageous at senior level)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; COINS desirable training provided)
- A proactive, team-focused mindset
Along with a competitive salary we can offer you:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Clear progression and development opportunities at all levels
- Supportive, collaborative commercial team environment
- Exposure to exciting, high-profile nationwide projects
- 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing with service
- Annual bonus scheme
- Auto enrol pension
- Death in Service benefit
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Regular social events and team activities
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Quantity Surveyor, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!
At 7formation, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diversity and actively promote fair and transparent recruitment practices. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
No agencies please - we will reach out to our preferred partners if required.
