Job Description
Job Title – Fit Out Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Job Purpose
The key responsibilities of the role are to produce project estimates from enquiries
received, leading the procurement of materials and trades for secured projects and
seeing the project through to financial completion. The role will involve working in a fast
paced environment to deliver projects ranging from £20,000 up to £5m. You will work
closely with our entire team and our supply chain, to produce detailed quotations, raise
purchase orders, manage project budgets, and approve supplier invoices, whilst ensuring
that company margins are maintained, and project timescales met.
The Company
Based in West Yorkshire, Deanhouse Group are a leading high end joinery manufacturer
and specialist interior fit-out company. We operate across a range of sectors including
hospitality, stadia, modular build, universities and B&I. We operate from a modern
18,000sqft workshop, which benefits from continuous investment in the latest machinery
and software to ensure we are at the forefront of manufacturing and project delivery
capabilities. Due to our continued growth in both existing and new markets, we are
looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our growing team. As a business,
we love to invest in and develop our team, to achieve both personal and professional
goals.
What’s on offer
- £40,000-£55,000 (negotiable DOE)
- Car allowance
- Mobile Phone / Laptop (inc personal use)
- 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays. (Increases by 1 day per full years’
service, up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays) - Workplace Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Death in Service cover
- Employee Benefits platform offering discounts and access to a range of services
- Office based role with flexibility for hybrid working
Primary Responsibilities
- Receiving and reviewing initial tender enquiries from new and existing clients
- Generating a scope of works based on tender documentation, client’s schedules
or through site visits - Providing expert guidance on project budget feasibility at early stages
- Produce quotations based on anticipated labour and material costs
- Obtaining quotes from supply chain for sub-contractors and suppliers, and
confidently addressing tender queries - Compile final tenders and submit to client deadlines
- Answering post tender queries from clients, along with undertaking value
engineering exercises and contract sum negotiations - Ability to manage multiple tenders from various clients at the same time
- Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades to achieve best cost value
- Acting as Commercial Lead on secured projects, through managing the ordering
process to sub-contractors and material suppliers - Generating cost updates as projects progress, submitting interim valuations and
compiling final accounts for client approval - Produce post project cost analysis for internal review
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, sub-contractors
and suppliers - Identify new opportunities with prospective markets and clients
Experience
- 5 years experience as a self managing Estimator or Quantity Surveyor in the UK
commercial interior design and fit-out sector - Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and costs
- Proficient in using industry-standard estimating software and tools
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with various
stakeholders - Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
- Experience of developing relationships with new clients
Skills & Abilities
- Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Strong IT knowledge (project file management, email management etc.)
- Highly Experienced in problem solving
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver
results in a fast paced environment working to tight deadlines - Knowledge of SAGE accounts and AutoCAD software is preferable, but not
essential
Personal Attributes & Requirements
- Full UK Driving License
- Willingness to occasionally travel to project locations for site surveys or general
meetings - Personable, approachable, and confident team member demonstrating loyalty
and commitment to the business