Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Fit Out Refurbishment in MK40

Energy Jobline ZR; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Up Front Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator for a construction contractor in Bedford. The role combines estimating with cost management across refurbishment, fit-out and main contracting projects.

You will review drawings, prepare estimates and cost breakdowns, obtain quotes, support procurement, and manage valuations, variations and final accounts while monitoring budgets across a variety of live projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying and estimating within construction.
• Fit-out and refurbishment experience is useful, especially with occupied premises.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, and communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare estimates, take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support procurement and agree subcontract packages.
• Prepare valuations and assess variations.
• Monitor project costs and report against budgets.
• Manage final accounts and identify commercial risks.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Cost control

Tendering

Job description

Job DescriptionQuantity Surveyor / Estimator Salary - £55,000 to £70,000 Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Full-time, permanent Up Front Recruitment is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for an established construction contractor. This role would suit someone with experience in fit-out, refurbishment or main contracting who enjoys both estimating and managing project costs.

About the company

The company delivers refurbishment, fit-out and wider building works across education, healthcare, housing and commercial properties. Projects include internal improvements and conversions, alongside work to upgrade existing buildings. With established client relationships and repeat business, the company offers the Quantity Surveyor / Estimator a varied mix of projects within an experienced team.

Why join them

As Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, you’ll have involvement in both winning work and managing its commercial delivery. It’s a chance to follow projects beyond the tender stage and see how your pricing decisions translate on site. This Quantity Surveyor / Estimator position comes with a great benefits package and exposure to different types of building work, including refurbishment projects in occupied premises.

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor / Estimator will support tender preparation and the commercial management of projects, working closely with the delivery team.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Preparing estimates, take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Obtaining and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting procurement and agreeing subcontract packages.
• Preparing valuations and assessing variations.
• Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets.
• Managing final accounts and identifying commercial risks.

Candidate background

The role would suit someone with quantity surveying and estimating experience within construction. Fit-out and refurbishment experience would be particularly useful, especially where projects involve several trades and work within existing buildings. You’ll need to understand drawings and specifications, produce accurate cost information and communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors and project teams. A practical understanding of how work is delivered on site will also help.

Summary

If you’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator role with varied construction projects and involvement from tender through to completion,