About The Role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To provide end-to-end commercial and cost management support to the Store Development function, with a particular focus on retail and commercial fit-outs, ensuring that store refurbishments, conversions, resizes, and new builds are delivered within approved budgets, aligned to design intent, and optimised for long-term value. The role is accountable for cost planning, procurement support, contract administration, and value engineering across the store estate, with a strong focus on cost-per-square-metre optimisation, lifecycle costing, and the standardisation of fit-out and build specifications. The role requires strong experience in retail and commercial fit-outs, including the management of costs associated with finishing trades, internal alterations, store resizes and refurbishments.

Minimum Qualifications

BSc (Quantity Surveying) or equivalent
Professional registration (e.g., PrQS / MRICS or equivalent preferred)

Experience

5–7 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the retail and commercial fit-out environment

Proven experience in retail, commercial, or multi-site rollout environments with a strong preference for candidates who have worked on retail fit-outs, refurbishments, and fast-paced store development delivery projects.

Strong experience in finishing trades, including tiling/flooring, painting, lighting, ceilings, shopfitting, and internal wall alterations.

Exposure to cost benchmarking, procurement, and contract administration

Experience working with contractors, consultants, and developers

Technical Skills

Cost estimation and budgeting (conceptual to final account)
Tender documentation and adjudication
Contract management (JBCC, NEC or similar)
Value engineering and cost optimisation techniques
Lifecycle costing and maintenance cost analysis
Financial analysis and reporting
Strong Excel and cost modelling capability
Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
Strong understanding of retail fit-out construction methodologies, finishing trades, shopfitting, and internal building alterations

Behavioural Competencies

Strong commercial acumen
Analytical and detail-oriented thinking
Influencing and stakeholder management
Decision-making under pressure
High level of accountability and ownership
Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment
Effective communication (written and verbal)
Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Planning & Budget Management

Develop accurate preliminary and detailed cost estimates for refurbishments, conversions, and new builds
Compile and manage project budgets aligned to business case requirements
Monitor and report on actual vs budget performance across projects
Ensure adherence to cost per square meter benchmarks
Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle
Maintain the pricing catalogue of standard capital equipment, shopfitting, shelving and all related equipment for store fit out to ensure accurate budgeting.

Scope Definition & Site Assessment

Collaborate with Store Design Architect and Construction Project Manager and Project Architect to define accurate project scope
Conduct site assessments to validate requirements, constraints, and cost implications
Ensure scope aligns with Next Gen store formats, brand standards, and operational requirements
Minimise scope creep through structured change control processes

Procurement & Tender Management

Develop and recommend procurement strategies aligned to project scale and timelines
Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and tender documentation
Evaluate contractor submissions and provide commercial adjudication reports
Negotiate pricing and ensure value for money
Support the appointment of contractors and suppliers
Engage with equipment and shopfitting suppliers to establish the viability of either replacing or repurposing elements as part of the fit out of the store.

Cost Control & Contract Administration

Monitor project costs throughout the lifecycle
Evaluate and manage variation orders and claims
Ensure all changes are commercially justified and approved
Track and report on commitments, accruals, and final costs
Facilitate agreement of final accounts with contractors

Value Engineering & Cost Optimisation

Drive value engineering initiatives across store formats and specifications
Identify and evaluate alternative materials, methods, and design solutions
Balance cost, quality, durability, and operational efficiency
Contribute to the standardisation of specifications to reduce cost variability

Reporting & Financial Governance

Compile monthly cost reports for all active projects
Provide insights on cost trends, risks, and savings opportunities
Support Finance with quarterly reviews and forecasting
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and governance frameworks
Support Equipment, shelving and shopfitting forecasting with the equipment team and suppliers