Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Shopfitting in London

Job Description

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

My client is a successful and established Midlands‑based Shopfitting & Interiors Fit‑Out Company, 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, calculating the costs of carrying out a project, ensuring that the price charged covers all costs while always being competitive.

Key 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 and 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 for post‑ and pre‑contract stages.
• Monitor project costs from pre‑contract to final account agreement.
• Review contract law, assess risk on framework agreements and contract documentation, and provide feedback to the Directors.
• Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included.
• Communicate with client, architects, consultants and/or contracts team for clarification as required.
• Calculate the final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price.
• Compile estimates for projects/tenders as per agreed format.
• Carry out negotiations with sub‑contract trades to achieve the best cost‑of‑value.
• Refine specifications to provide better production, lower costs and better suitability to meet job requirements.
• Produce accurate tender analysis for joinery/production elements when required.
• Award orders in agreement with the contracts team and purchasing manager based on time required, price and quality of work.
• Survey sites where necessary to ensure familiarity with the work being carried out and the environment.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with third‑party consultants, architects, building control, sub‑contractors etc.
• Produce all cost information, sub‑contract quotations, and labour analysis for handover to the Contracts Manager.

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience gained within the shopfitting / fit‑out industry.
• Strong numerical skills for calculating and analysis.
• Ability to forward plan.
• Construction industry trade experience and understanding.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and the ability to confidently advise and influence all levels of personnel.
• Suitable for a QS from within the shopfitting industry looking to take on estimating responsibilities.

You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

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