Quantity Surveyor in Huddersfield, Kirklees

Energy Jobline CVL; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in Huddersfield. This role involves preparing schedules of works, pricing schedules, and conducting value engineering for hospitality projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in fit-out, show expertise in estimating, and be comfortable with both QS duties and client negotiations. A competitive salary is negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on major brand rollouts

Established team environment

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Background in fit-out, shopfitting, or interiors contracting.
• Experience with restaurant, bar, or hospitality projects.
• Comfortable handling estimating and QS duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Schedules of Works from design drawings.
• Price PQS schedules and negotiate supplier orders.
• Attend cost meetings with clients.

Skills

Estimating

Cost management

Excel proficiency

Client negotiation

Value engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.
• 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.

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