kolt recruitment are looking for a quantity surveyor for a leading principal contractor specialising in high-end fit-out projects within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. this is an excellent opportunity to take full commercial ownership of complex, high-value fit-out schemes, working across laboratory and healthcare environments with projects typically valued at 5m+. key responsibilities manage all commercial aspects of fit-out projects from tender through to final account prepare and oversee budgets, cost plans and cvr reporting procure and manage subcontractors across specialist trades carry out site visits, valuations and variation management identify and mitigate commercial risks to protect margins ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget requirements proven experience in fit-out or shopfitting environments experience within life sciences, healthcare or medical fit-out is highly desirable track record managing projects valued 5m+ degree or hnd in quantity surveying or related field strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills full uk driving licence this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and clear progression into senior commercial roles.