Senior Estimator​/Quantity Surveyor Shopfitting

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

My client is a successful and established Midlands-based shopfitting & interior fit-out company looking to recruit an experienced estimator/QS to join their existing commercial department. The successful candidate will provide an estimating service by performing analytical tasks for the determination of costs, ensuring that the price charged covers all costs while remaining competitive.

Location:

West Midlands (Telford, UK)

• Report back to Directors key aspects of the estimating/QS function in an agreed format.
• Develop accounts with existing and new clients in close liaison with Directors.
• Analyse job appraisals to determine accuracy of estimating standards and report variances to Directors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the contracts team, site agents, sub-contractors, and all other employees.
• Manage the QS function, providing advice and support pre‑ and post‑contract.
• 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 Directors.

• Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and working papers.
• Produce accurate quantity take‑offs and cost estimates.
• Support the contracting team and assist in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with company cost management processes and industry best practice.