Quantity Surveyor

ionic Recruitment; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in Denby Dale, England, to manage projects from pricing to final accounts. The ideal candidate will have fit-out or shopfitting experience and be proficient in Excel, with the opportunity to work with major food and beverage brands in a close-knit team. This role offers a competitive salary and long-term career growth in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities on major rollouts

Long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Background in fit-out, shopfitting, or interiors contracting.
• Experience with restaurant, bar, or hospitality projects preferred.
• Comfortable handling both estimating and QS duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Schedules of Works from design drawings, including take-offs and quantities.
• Produce quotations using bespoke Excel-based cost plans.
• Attend site meetings nationwide.

Skills

Fit-out experience

Estimating

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Job description

They deliver fast-track restaurant rollouts and bespoke, design-led schemes for high-end clients — working with major F&B brands as well as independent venues.

This is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator with fit-out or shopfitting experience who enjoys being involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from pricing and estimating to final accounts.

The Role

• Prepare Schedules of Works (Excel) from design drawings, including take-offs and quantities.
• Price PQS schedules when required (most work is negotiated, not tendered).
• Issue and evaluate supplier/subcontractor enquiries; negotiate and place orders.
• Produce quotations using bespoke Excel-based cost plans.
• Carry out value engineering and attend cost meetings with clients.
• Update cost reports, variations, and job costing templates for live projects.
• Review subcontractor and supplier accounts before payment.
• Prepare and agree final accounts for completed works.
• Work generally under JCT Intermediate terms (letter of intent or PO basis).
• Attend site meetings nationwide (typically 4 days in the office / 1 day on site).
• Report directly to the Commercial and Managing Directors.

The Projects

The company has an impressive repeat client base, including:

• Five Guys
• Burger King
• Popeyes
• Slim Chickens
• Wendy's
• TRG Concessions (airports)
• The Alchemist
• JKS
• Dishoom
• Nando's
• Sticks'n'Sushi
• Chipotle
• Various high-end independent restaurants

About You

• Background in fit-out, shopfitting, or interiors contracting.
• Experience with restaurant, bar, or hospitality projects preferred.
• Comfortable handling both estimating and QS duties.
• Proficient in Excel (cost plans, take-offs, schedules).
• Commercially astute and confident dealing with clients and suppliers.

The Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on major F&B brand rollouts and high-end interiors.
• Office-based role within a close-knit, established team.
• Genuine long-term career opportunity in a growing sector.