Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Fit-Out & Joinery Projects



Skelmersdale, North West - Salary: -40,00045,000 per annum + package

Your new company:
A well-established and growing main contractor and specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality joinery, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across the North West and nationally. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and project delivery, the business works across both commercial and residential sectors on projects up to -2million. The company offers a collaborative working environment with a strong pipeline of work and continued growth plans.

Your new role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team. This is a dual-role position combining estimating and surveying responsibilities, giving you full project lifecycle involvement from tender stage through to final account. You will play a key role in pricing work, managing costs, and ensuring commercial success across multiple fit-out and joinery projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for fit-out and joinery projects
• Analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements to produce accurate pricing
• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to completion
• Preparing and submitting valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Negotiating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Procuring subcontract packages and materials in line with project budgets
• Monitoring project financial performance and reporting to senior management
• Identifying risks and opportunities within tenders and live projects
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost control
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor and/or Estimator role within fit-out, joinery, or refurbishment sectors
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, estimating, and commercial management
• Experience working on projects up to -2million
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software

What you get in return:

• Competitive salary of -40,00045,000 per annum plus package
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of fit-out and joinery projects
• A varied role with involvement across both estimating and commercial management
• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Autonomy and the chance to make a real impact within the company

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