Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Somerville Shopfitting Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive and dynamic company that values innovation and professional growth. This exciting role as a Quantity Surveyor offers the chance to work in a supportive team environment, where your skills in cost estimation and project management will be highly valued. With a focus on fit-out and joinery projects, you will prepare budgets, manage finances, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The company promotes a flexible work environment, including flexi-time, to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you are looking to advance your career in a modern office setting with ample development opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexi-time

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Modern office space

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in fit-out and joinery as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of cost management and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for fit-out and joinery projects.
• Manage project finances and ensure cost control.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Postgraduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Tools

Evaluate

Procore

Job description

We're Hiring Join a progressive and dynamic company that values innovation and professional growth. We are proud of our new, modern offices and offer a flexible work environment, including flexi-time, to support work-life balance. As a company that values its people, we provide ongoing opportunities for development and career progression.

Position Overview:

We seek an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with 3-4 years of postgraduate experience in fit-out and joinery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to join a forward-thinking team where your skills and ideas will be valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for fit-out and joinery projects
• Perform accurate estimating of project costs, materials, and labour
• Manage project finances and ensure cost control
• Conduct risk management and value engineering
• Prepare bills of quantities, schedules, and project documentation
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitor project progress and prepare financial reports
• Collaborate with site managers and clients to achieve project goals

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor in fit-out and joinery
• Strong knowledge of cost management, estimating, and contract administration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Evaluate & Procore
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexi-time and flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• State-of-the-art modern office space

About You:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced role.

• Excellent communication skills liaising with clients and internal team members
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Commercial awareness within the fit-out and joinery sector
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills
• Manage your time and workload effectively
• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• We are open to talking to recently qualified candidates (or those about to graduate) and those with more experience

To apply for this role, please send your CV to: [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to recruit passionate and driven individuals who take pride in everything they do.