Quantity Surveyor​/Estimator

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
- Commercial Fit Out

Location
- Huddersfield

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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