Quantity Surveyor – Catering Equipment Contractor

Location: Office / Site
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Catering Equipment / Commercial Kitchens / Fit-Out

We are a well-established and growing catering equipment contractor delivering commercial kitchen projects across hospitality, education, healthcare, and retail sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of our projects from tender through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused QS with experience in specialist contracting, fit-out, M&E, or catering equipment to join a dynamic and project-driven business.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of multiple catering equipment projects, ensuring cost control, accurate reporting, and strong financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender returns
Procuring equipment, suppliers, and subcontractors
Managing project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow
Preparing and submitting interim valuations and applications for payment
Assessing and agreeing variations and additional works
Monitoring subcontractor accounts and payments
Negotiating final accounts with clients and main contractors
Tracking equipment procurement costs, lead times, and delivery schedules
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
Working closely with project managers, site teams, suppliers, and clients

About You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Background in catering equipment, commercial kitchens, fit-out, M&E, or specialist contracting
Strong understanding of cost control and commercial processes
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules
Confident communicator with good negotiation skills
Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills

Desirable

Experience working under JCT or NEC contracts
Exposure to hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, or education projects
Relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Company benefits package Company car, pension, DIS, mobile telephone, laptop
Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial kitchen projects
Supportive team environment with long-term career progression

If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a specialist and growing contractor, we would welcome your application.

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastleigh

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