Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Deanhouse Interiors; Honley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / Car allowance

Mobile Phone / Laptop (inc personal)

28 days holiday including Bank/Holiday

Workplace Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Death in Service cover

Job summary

Deanhouse Interiors is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to take commercial ownership from cost plans to final accounts. You will develop client and supplier relationships, compile competitive tenders and deliver them while protecting margins.

You will manage detailed tenders, cost reports and value engineering, with a collaborative approach and occasional travel for surveys and meetings. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estimating, quantity surveying or a blended commercial role.
• Understanding of construction materials, methods and project costs.
• Confidence preparing detailed tenders and analysing costs.
• Strong IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, file management, email).
• Attention to detail with clear communication and presentation.
• Collaborative, approachable style with clients and suppliers.
• Full UK driving licence; travel for surveys and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, define scope of works and build tender plans.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using labour, materials and subcontract costs.
• Work with suppliers to secure pricing and resolve tender queries.
• Support clients with early budget guidance and value engineering.
• Take commercial ownership of projects, including cost reporting and final accounts.
• Monitor performance, protect margin and provide cost insight.
• Identify risks and collaborate on mitigation with the project team.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Tender preparation

Cost control

Client relations

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting for an astute and driven Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a QS who is confident taking commercial ownership of projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initial cost plans through to final account.

The Role

This is a chance to take real commercial ownership of a diverse portfolio of fit out projects. Working with the entire team, you will develop relationships with new and existing clients and supply chain partners, to compile thorough and competitive tenders, then successfully deliver them, whilst maintaining the commercial interests of the business.

Responsibilities

• Review new enquiries and tender information, then build a clear scope of works
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using labour, material and subcontract costs
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain strong pricing and resolve tender queries
• Support clients with early budget guidance, value engineering and contract-sum discussions
• Take commercial ownership of secured projects, including purchasing, cost reporting, valuations and final accounts
• Monitor project performance, protect margin and provide useful post-project cost insight
• Identify project risks, and agree suitable mitigation with the project team
• Build positive, long-term relationships with clients and supply-chain partners.

About You

• Extensive experience in estimating, quantity surveying or a blended commercial role
• A sound understanding of construction materials, methods and project costs
• Confidence preparing detailed tenders, analysing costs and managing several live priorities
• Strong IT knowledge (Microsoft suite, project file management, email management etc.)
• Attention to detail with the ability to communicate and present information clearly
• A collaborative, approachable style when working with clients, colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally for surveys and meetings

What's on offer

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Car / Car allowance
• Mobile Phone / Laptop (inc personal use)
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays. (Increases by 1 day per full years' service, up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays)
• Workplace Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Death in Service cover
• Office based role with flexibility for hybrid working