Quantity Surveyor

IONIC Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Specialized Recruitment Agency in Leeds is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with fit-out or shopfitting experience. This role involves preparing schedules, pricing, negotiating with suppliers, and managing accounts throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a background in hospitality projects and strong Excel skills. This is an office-based position with opportunities to work on high-end restaurant rollouts and genuine long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Office-based role

Long-term career opportunity

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.
• Price PQS schedules when required.
• Issue and evaluate supplier/subcontractor enquiries.

Skills

Estimating skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial acumen

Client negotiation

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, and 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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Company: IONIC Recruitment
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Oct 30th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time