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

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Fit Out

Location

Wigan

Salary/Package

£50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality internal joinery, commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and external cladding projects across the UK. Operating nationally, they provide a complete turnkey service, combining expert project management, bespoke manufacturing, and specialist installation to deliver outstanding results across a wide range of commercial sectors.

Working with many of the UK's leading contractors and well-known brands, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Continued investment in their people, manufacturing capabilities, and innovative construction methods has positioned them as a leading name within the fit-out and joinery sector. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to strengthen their commercial team.

The Role

• 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

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as