Quantity Surveyor
Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Projects | Location: Castleford
Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years' experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we've been acknowledged as being one of Britain's fastest growing private companies.
Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Outline of role
Sigma Group is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing refit schemes across a variety of workstreams, ranging from short-term projects of approximately one week to larger schemes lasting up to six months.
This is a hands‑on role with full commercial responsibility from project inception through to completion. You will oversee measuring, scoping, tendering, cost control, subcontractor management, client liaison, reporting, valuations, and final accounts, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
Main responsibilities
- Attend scoping and survey meetings to assess project requirements
- Measure, scope, and prepare cost plans for proposed works
- Liaise with Client Project Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers
- Prepare subcontractor enquiries and analyse returned quotations
- Place subcontractor orders and manage contractual documentation
- Provide commercial support to the Managing QS and Commercial Manager
- Support operational and delivery teams throughout project lifecycle
- Prepare budget costings and bills of quantities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various workstreams
- Produce accurate commercial reports and cost updates
- Undertake valuations and interim applications for payment
- Forecast project cash flow and monitor expenditure
- Arrange payments to subcontractors in line with agreed terms
- Prepare, negotiate, and submit final accounts
- Ensure robust final accounting and project close‑out procedures
Knowledge and skills required
- Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
- Proven experience in quantity surveying within fit‑out, refurbishment, or construction sectors
- Ability to manage several projects at one time while meeting deadlines
- Excellent negotiation and subcontractor management skills
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail
- Good understanding of contracts, valuations, and final accounts
- Excellent communication skills with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant commercial software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach
Qualifications
- Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
- Relevant industry experience in a Quantity Surveyor role
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day’s birthday leave to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Enhanced family friendly pay
- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
Subject to eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with
- Group Colleague Board
- Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
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