Commercial Fit-Out Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Career progression

Exposure to UK projects

Training and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for commercial fit-out projects, based in Huddersfield. The role involves cost estimation, tender submissions, quantity take-offs, subcontractor procurement and commercial management from tender to final account.

You will work closely with project teams to deliver value and quality on high-profile retail and commercial interiors. The ideal candidate will have experience in fit-out or refurbishment, strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or combined QS/Estimator role.
• Experience in commercial fit-out, shopfitting, interiors, or refurbishment.
• 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 Excel and IT skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and live projects.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for commercial fit-out projects.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Procure subcontractors and obtain competitive supplier quotations.
• Manage projects commercially from tender stage through final account.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Produce CVRs, cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Work with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and Directors to ensure delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support handover of projects from pre-construction to delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

IT Skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for commercial fit-out projects, based in Huddersfield. The role involves cost estimation, tender submissions, quantity take-offs, subcontractor procurement and commercial management from tender to final account.

You will work closely with project teams to deliver value and quality on high-profile retail and commercial interiors. The ideal candidate will have experience in fit-out or refurbishment, strong negotiation and