At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cost planning and manage budgets for high-spec laboratory projects.
- Company: Established Cambridge contractor specialising in science-focused workspaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative team, and involvement in impactful projects.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape innovative lab environments while developing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong estimating experience and knowledge of fit-out or complex projects.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Your new company
A long-established Cambridge contractor delivering high-spec laboratories and commercial workspaces for science-focused clients is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong estimating experience.
The business provides full design and build capability, working closely with developers, landlords and research organisations across the region.
Your new role
You will lead cost planning and commercial management across laboratory and workspace fit-out projects, combining hands-on estimating with full lifecycle quantity surveying.
The role involves early budget development, tender preparation, subcontractor engagement, cost control, valuations and final accounts.
Close collaboration with project managers, site teams and clients is central to the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce cost plans, feasibility estimates and detailed tenders.
- Prepare BOQs, pricing schedules and subcontractor packages.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, valuations and commercial reporting.
- Administer contracts, variations and final accounts.
- Engage with a trusted local supply chain to secure value and programme certainty.
- Support client communication with clear, transparent commercial updates.
Experience Required
- Strong background as an Estimator or Estimator/QS hybrid.
- Experience in fit-out, design & build or M&E-heavy environments.
- Confident preparing tenders, valuations and cost plans.
- Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.
- Knowledge of laboratory or technically complex projects is advantageous.
What you’ll get in return
- Involvement across the full project lifecycle.
- High-impact work shaping specialist labs and workspaces.
- A close-knit, agile team with deep regional expertise.
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