Quantity Surveyor

Agilité is looking for a Quantity Surveyor - an organized and diligent professional that will drive quality across their segment of the company.

In this role, you will assist the team on mid-to-large projects in collaboration with our subcontractors and our clients (sectors: office & retail). This position is multifaceted and based in Milan office; the successful candidate will work with the pre-construction director and project management teams on pre-conception of our projects before they go live.

Working with Agilité.

Agilité is a pan-European commercial interiors and fit-out specialist, operating as a general contractor across multiple European markets. We deliver office, retail and hospitality projects for international clients, combining strong local delivery with centrally coordinated expertise.

Known for our resourceful problem‑solving approach, Agilité works collaboratively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to deliver sustainable, high‑quality projects that meet exacting operational and commercial standards.

With 83 full-time employees across France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom, our international team supports turnkey projects for brands expanding, relocating or improving their spaces across the continent.

Agilité is fully devoted to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our customers and users. We love to see our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness; we therefore aim to continue to build a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability.

Join one of Europe’s leaders in refurbishment and the creation of unique spaces. Agilité breathes new life into spaces for world-leading brands, and it’s the people behind the projects, and the processes underpinning the people which make us different – that, and our B Corp certification.

Key Responsibilities.

• Identify and quantify the costs and activities required for all works included in the specifications and bills of quantities (considering production time, materials, and labour)
• Analyse the legal, technical, and financial risks of a project
• Research and propose technical and economic solutions
• Select companies and propose partnerships, managing all communications and relations with technical and purchasing departments, both internal and external
• Evaluate the profitability and viability of projects, making recommendations to the delivery team
• Participate in the preliminary financial phase of projects
• Consult with suppliers: organise and analyse offers
• Manage preliminary and resource costs – while also having good knowledge of the project contractual terms – is key, as is the capability and confidence to predict and identify future risks or opportunities and associated costs/revenues
• Take ownership to maintain our profitability by allocating budgets for each element of a construction project, while also supervising any changes to the financial aspects of ongoing deliveries
• Participate in monthly reporting on the project financial position
• Assist in order management with subcontractors.

Technical skills.

• Knowledge of local regulations and supply chain
• Able to critically analyse project documentation
• Able to work independently, handling your own time and work
• Ability and experience on construction and architectural projects
• Managerial skills
• Negociation and management
• Knowledge and experience of construction site phases
• Knowledge and experience of occupational and site safety processes

Additional skills.

· Self-driven, persevering and performance oriented

· Adaptable according to environments, situations, and people

· A team leader

· Flexible prioritize and re-prioritize activities and organization in the face of changes and constraints

· Customer oriented

· Creative with a great sense of innovation

· Rigorous and organised.

Qualifications.

• Architect, Engineer or Quantity Surveyor, or studies in business school, specialising in the construction sector
• At least 5 years’ experience as a cost estimator in the construction sector
• Proficient computer skills

· Fluency in Italian and English. Any other European language would be an asset.

Compensation & Benefits (Italy)

· Salary range: €30,000 - 40,000

· Annual bonus

· Meal Vouchers and sport allowance

· Remote working up to two days per week

· Team building event per quarter

· Annual ski trip and company social events

· Energetic and dynamic work environment

· Purpose-driven work with a focus on making a positive impact