Quantity Surveyor

Studio Eleven Interiors is looking for an interior design quantity surveyor (QS) who manages all financial and contractual aspects of interior fit-out projects, ensuring cost-efficiency from design to completion.

Core responsibilities

1. Cost estimation & budgeting: Analyzing drawings and specifications to calculate material, labor, and time requirements to produce accurate budgets.
2. Tender and contract management: Preparing tender documents, analyzing bids, and drafting/negotiating contracts.
3. Cost control & monitoring: Tracking project expenses, managing variations (scope changes), and ensuring the project remains within the approved budget.
4. Valuation & payments: Conducting on-site valuations of completed work to authorize payments for contractors and subcontractors.
5. Value engineering: Recommending alternative materials or construction methods to maximize cost-efficiency without compromising design quality.
6. Risk management & reporting: Identifying potential financial risks and providing regular cost reports to stakeholders.

Key requirements & skills

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related field.
2. Experience: Proven experience in interior design, fit-out, and joinery projects (often 3-5+ years).
3. Technical skills: Proficiency in quantity take-offs, cost estimation software, and understanding technical drawings.
4. Soft skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
5. Key performance indicators (KPIs):
6. Delivering projects within the final agreed budget.
7. Minimizing cost variations.
8. Ensuring timely, accurate subcontractor payments and final accounts.

When applying

Email applications only.