Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

We’re recruiting a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator for our client in Hull. The client is an interior fit out contractor who specialize in shopfitting projects across the UK. They have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out projects across the sector for some leading retail clients. Many of these clients are large food retailers such as Waitrose, Co-op, M&S, WHSmith, Sainsbury’s etc…

Job details:

Estimating & quantity surveying for a well established fit out, main contractor. Working for blue chip clients on high profile contracts, responsible for all aspects of project commercials for the duration of the project from inception to completion. Predominantly working in fast paced retail environments, speaking and leasing with direct and existing suppliers as well as going to market, forming new supplier relationships and achieving best value. Managing commercial and supplier lead in risk from the project get go, being a good communicator, comfortable speaking in and chairing meetings are important qualities for this role.

The Estimator QS position can be hybrid in that we don't differentiate between the two. You own the entire project commercials after a project has been through feasibility. This involves aspects of estimating early stages, then into surveying and managing commercials through to final account. You will manage payment applications and preparing them for invoicing, run CVR reports and forecast project returns, report to account and commercial managers. The Estimator/QS's are team players as well as working independently, they will work alongside the project delivery team to identify risk, contribute to programming and in some instance leading a design team. 

Some role highlights as follows:

• Most of the work is repeat business, working on framework schedules and agreed rates.
• 10% of the work is preparing and submitting tenders be it within existing client accounts or new opportunities
• Review drawings and specifications, liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Work closely with internal design teams, track and report on project commercial risks
• Manage your own diary, work independently and flexibly
• Be a team player, contribute to problem solving and offer support to trainee members of the team

Requirement:

• Previous experience in construction/ fit out
• Previous experienced as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
• Ability to own a project from start to finish
• Undertake accurate take off's and understand technical specification and scope documents
• Must be computer literate in Excel and Microsoft 365