Quantity Surveyor​/Estimator

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out

Location - Huddersfield

Salary/Package - £55,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading nationwide commercial fit-out and shopfitting contractor delivering high-quality projects across the retail, hospitality, leisure, and commercial sectors. Established for over 20 years, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering award-winning interior fit-out projects through meticulous planning, effective cost control, and exceptional client service.

Working with a portfolio of well-known national brands, the business delivers projects ranging from small works through to major contracts valued up to £3 million. With a strong emphasis on health & safety, quality, and employing experienced in-house site teams, they continue to enjoy sustained growth and are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

As Estimator / Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for commercial fit-out and shopfitting projects

Producing detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications

Procuring subcontractors and obtaining competitive supplier quotations

Managing projects commercially from tender stage through to final account

Preparing interim valuations, variations, applications for payment, and final accounts

Producing CVRs, cost reports, and commercial forecasts

Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities

Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and Directors to ensure successful project delivery

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors

Supporting the smooth handover of projects from pre-construction through to delivery

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Estimator / Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or in a combined QS/Estimator role

Experience with in commercial fit-out, shopfitting, interiors, or refurbishment would be highly advantageous

Strong commercial awareness and estimating ability

Experience preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts

Good understanding of JCT contracts

Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills

Ability to manage multiple tenders and live projects simultaneously

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £55,000 - £75,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a well-established and growing commercial fit-out specialist

Exposure to high-profile retail, hospitality, leisure, and commercial projects across the UK

Long-term career progression within an expanding commercial team

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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