Lead Fit-Out Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Building Careers UK; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for fit-out projects in Wigan. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings, and manage the commercial aspects from tender to final account, ensuring competitive tenders and value-for-money.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to produce cost plans, take-offs, and valuations, while identifying risks and opportunities to drive successful project delivery across the UK

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates and competitive tenders for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost plans
• Procuring subcontractors and obtaining supplier quotations
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and producing commercial reports
• Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
• Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Subcontractor procurement

Valuations

Job description

Building Careers UK is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for fit-out projects in Wigan. You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings, and manage the commercial aspects from tender to final account, ensuring competitive tenders and value-for-money.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to produce cost plans, take-offs, and valuations, while identifying risks and opportunities to drive successful project delivery across the UK