Quantity Surveyor

placemaker is working with a growing experiential design, events and fit-out business delivering exhibitions, corporate events, brand experiences and bespoke interiors for a range of leading clients.

they’re looking for a quantity surveyor to join their commercial team and help turn creative concepts into commercially viable projects, from initial costing through to delivery.

what you’ll be doing

• prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities and project budgets across exhibitions, events and fit-out projects
• review tender documents and interpret CAD drawings to develop accurate costings
• source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating competitive rates where required
• work closely with design, sales and operations teams to ensure projects are commercially viable and delivered within budget
• identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative solutions without compromising quality or the creative vision
• manage project variations and support the commercial close-out of projects alongside the wider finance and operations teams

what we’re looking for

• experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator / Commercial QS within exhibitions, events, and/or experiential.
• strong understanding of BOQs, estimating and project costing
• confident reading and interpreting CAD drawings
• experience working with suppliers and subcontractors
• strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
• a collaborative communicator who can work across creative, commercial and operational teams

the personality bit you’ll be sitting at the intersection of creative ideas and commercial reality, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys both.

someone who can look at a design, understand how it will actually come together, work out what it will cost, and find a smarter way to make it happen.

if you’re commercially minded, naturally curious and enjoy working in a fast-moving project environment, we’d love to hear from you.