Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Shopfitting

The Selection Partnership Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Midlands-based interior fit-out company is seeking a Senior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Department. The role involves providing analytical cost estimations, managing the QS function, and liaising with clients and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in shopfitting/interiors and a strong understanding of contract law. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70k, making it a great opportunity for skilled professionals in this field.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor, ideally with shopfitting/interiors.
• Understanding of contract law and risk assessment related to contracts.

Responsibilities

• Report key estimating function aspects to Directors.
• Develop accounts with clients in liaison with Directors.
• Monitor project costs from pre-contract to final account.

Skills

Estimating

Contract law understanding

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Shopfitting, West Midlands, up to £70k

My client is a successful and established Midlands based Shopfitting & Interiors Fit Out Company, who now seeking to recruit an experienced Estimator/QS to join their existing Commercial Department. The successful person will provide an estimating service by performing analytical tasks for the determination of costs. Calculate the costs of carrying out a project, ensuring that the price charged covers all costs, whilst always being competitive.

Responsibilities

• Report back to the Directors key aspects of the estimating / QS function of the business in an agreed format.
• Develop accounts with existing and new clients in close liaison with the Directors.
• Analyse job appraisals to determine accuracy of estimating standards, report variances to the Directors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the contracts team, site agents, sub-contractors, and all other employees.
• Manage the QS function. Provide advice and support, post and pre contract.
• Monitor projects costs from pre contract to final account agreement.
• Contract law review and assess risk on framework agreements plus contract documentation and provide feedback to Directors.
• Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor, with shopfitting / interiors experience preferred.
• Understanding of contract law and risk assessment related to framework agreements and contract documentation.