Interior Fit Out Managing Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

The Managing Quantity Surveyor (Managing QS) is responsible for the end\-to\-end delivery of post\-contract commercial and procurement services across interior fit\-out projects, from subcontractor procurement and package award through to interim valuations, cost control, variations, and final account close\-out, ensuring accuracy, quality, compliance, and profitability in line with client requirements, company procedures, and applicable local regulations. Responsibilities

The Managing Quantity Surveyor (M.QS) plays a key role in leading and managing the commercial team; accordingly, the M.QS shall be fully capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of both the Senior Quantity Surveyor (Sr. QS) and Quantity Surveyor (QS). The role is centred on post\-contract delivery and procurement of fit\-out packages/trades, and the M.QS shall undertake the responsibilities of the Sr. QS and QS where required.

Leadership \& Team Management* Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors (Senior, Intermediate, Junior) across live fit\-out projects.

• Allocate project and package responsibilities and monitor deliverables against agreed procurement and construction programmes.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, subcontract templates, and best practices.
• Coordinate closely with Project/Site Managers, Design Teams, Procurement, and other disciplines to align commercial delivery with site progress.

Procurement \& Subcontractor Management (Core Responsibility)* Own and mandatorily review the procurement strategy and package split for all interior fit\-out trades, including but not limited to joinery \& bespoke furniture, MEP, flooring, ceilings \& partitions, painting \& decoration, glazing, wall finishes, signage, and loose FF\&E.

• Manage the full subcontractor procurement cycle: enquiry issue, tender clarifications, tender analysis and comparison, negotiation, and subcontract award.
• Oversee and mandatorily review subcontract BOQs/schedules of rates, scope\-of\-work matrices, and pricing schedules for measurement accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure procurement packages align with the approved project budget, programme, and client specification/quality standards.
• Negotiate and finalise subcontract sums, terms, and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain and continuously develop an approved subcontractor and supplier database, including performance tracking and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, client requirements, and long\-lead/FF\&E procurement schedules.

Post\-Contract Cost Management (Core Responsibility)* Oversee and mandatorily review interim valuations and payment applications, both to the client/main contract and from subcontractors.

• Monitor project cost performance against the approved budget/contract sum and advise on corrective actions.
• Prepare and review cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and cost\-to\-complete forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and mandatorily review cost control and value engineering exercises to protect and optimise project margin.
• Track and report subcontractor retention, provisional sums, and prime cost adjustments to closure.

Contract Administration* Review (mandatory) and administer main contract and subcontract conditions (FIDIC, bespoke fit\-out subcontract forms, or equivalent). Highlight any risk identified and inform the client or relevant stakeholders.

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and formally advise clients and senior management.
• Manage and mandatorily review:

o Variations and change management

o Claims and EOT assessments (cost\-related)

o Interim payment applications and retention releases

o Final accounts (main contract and subcontract)* Maintain structured documentation for all contractual matters, including a live subcontract and variation register.

Client and Stakeholder Liaison* Serve as the main QS point of contact for