Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryFareham, HampshirepermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
Apply NowQuantity Surveyor – Retail Construction – Fareham, Hampshire
Location: Fareham, Hampshire (office-based, full time)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Optio Resourcing is working with an established retail construction contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their Fareham head office.
About the Business
Our client is a retail construction specialist with over 20 years of experience. They deliver new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects for major UK retailers and brands, through national frameworks and standalone projects. They’re experts in live environments, act as Principal Contractor, and employ a number of trades in-house. They also work across leisure, hospitality and commercial.
The Role
* Managing the commercial side of retail new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects
* Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender submissions
* Running valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts
* Procuring and managing subcontractor and supplier packages
* Producing cost reports and value engineering options
* Working under JCT, NEC and design & build contracts
* Working closely with the Directors, Project Managers and site teams
About You
* Proven QS experience with a main contractor or fit-out contractor
* Retail construction or fit-out experience is highly desirable
* Confident taking projects from tender through to final account
* Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
* Strong numerical skills and confident with Excel
* A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable
* Able to commute to Fareham daily, as this is a full-time office-based role
What’s on Offer
* £50,000 – £60,000 + package
* A strong pipeline of national framework work
* A key commercial role in an established, growing business
How to Apply
Apply now or contact Simon at Optio Resourcing on (phone number removed)
Location: Fareham, Hampshire (office-based, full time)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Optio Resourcing is working with an established retail construction contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their Fareham head office.
About the Business
Our client is a retail construction specialist with over 20 years of experience. They deliver new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects for major UK retailers and brands, through national frameworks and standalone projects. They’re experts in live environments, act as Principal Contractor, and employ a number of trades in-house. They also work across leisure, hospitality and commercial.
The Role
* Managing the commercial side of retail new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects
* Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender submissions
* Running valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts
* Procuring and managing subcontractor and supplier packages
* Producing cost reports and value engineering options
* Working under JCT, NEC and design & build contracts
* Working closely with the Directors, Project Managers and site teams
About You
* Proven QS experience with a main contractor or fit-out contractor
* Retail construction or fit-out experience is highly desirable
* Confident taking projects from tender through to final account
* Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
* Strong numerical skills and confident with Excel
* A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable
* Able to commute to Fareham daily, as this is a full-time office-based role
What’s on Offer
* £50,000 – £60,000 + package
* A strong pipeline of national framework work
* A key commercial role in an established, growing business
How to Apply
Apply now or contact Simon at Optio Resourcing on (phone number removed)