Job Description - Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in Wigan (WN8) | Building Careers UK Ltd Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor The People Pod Warrington (WA1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + Allowance 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction We are Footprint Preston (PR2) From £320 to £350 per day 6 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Warrington (WA1) £65000 - £80000 per annum + package 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Footprint Social Enterprise Limited Manchester (M11) From £45,000 to £85,000 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED London 45,000 - 65,000 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Clayton Green, Chorley (PR6), PR6 7EN £55k - 70k per year 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor LJB & Co Manchester (M1) From £55,000 to £75,000 per annum + package - perm only 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor First Technical Recruitment Meeting Ind Est, Barrow-In-Furness (LA14), LA14 Market related 3 weeks ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Cheshire £28000 - £32000 per annum 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor The People Pod Warrington (WA1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + Allowance 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction We are Footprint Preston (PR2) From £320 to £350 per day 6 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Warrington (WA1) £65000 - £80000 per annum + package 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Footprint Social Enterprise Limited Manchester (M11) From £45,000 to £85,000 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED London 45,000 - 65,000 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Clayton Green, Chorley (PR6), PR6 7EN £55k - 70k per year 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor LJB & Co Manchester (M1) From £55,000 to £75,000 per annum + package - perm only 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor First Technical Recruitment Meeting Ind Est, Barrow-In-Furness (LA14), LA14 Market related 3 weeks ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Cheshire £28000 - £32000 per annum 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd View Profile Wigan (WN8) Permanent Published: 4 days ago £40000 - £45000 per annum + plus package Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Fit-Out & Joinery Projects Skelmersdale, North West - Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + package Your new company: A well-established and growing main contractor and specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality joinery, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across the North West and nationally. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and project delivery, the business works across both commercial and residential sectors on projects up to £2million. The company offers a collaborative working environment with a strong pipeline of work and continued growth plans. Your new role: Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team. This is a dual-role position combining estimating and surveying responsibilities, giving you full project lifecycle involvement from tender stage through to final account. You will play a key role in pricing work, managing costs, and ensuring commercial success across multiple fit-out and joinery projects. Responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for fit-out and joinery projects Analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements to produce accurate pricing Managing project costs from pre-construction through to completion Preparing and submitting valuations, variations, and final accounts Negotiating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Procuring subcontract packages and materials in line with project budgets Monitoring project financial performance and reporting to senior management Identifying risks and opportunities within tenders and live projects Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost control Maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners What you will need to succeed: Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor and/or Estimator role within fit-out, joinery, or refurbishment sectors Strong knowledge of construction costs, estimating, and commercial management Experience working on projects up to £2million Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software What you get in return: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum plus package Opportunity to work on a wide range of fit-out and joinery projects A varied role with involvement across both estimating and commercial management Supportive and close-knit team environment Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work Career progression opportunities within a growing business Autonomy and the chance to make a real impact within the company Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 50 - 199 About Us Building Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and property. Based in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector. As a sustainable and profitable people focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15 different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West. Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for our clients. “The quality of service we received was outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor The People Pod Warrington (WA1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + Allowance 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction We are Footprint Preston (PR2) From £320 to £350 per day 6 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Warrington (WA1) £65000 - £80000 per annum + package 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Footprint Social Enterprise Limited Manchester (M11) From £45,000 to £85,000 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED London 45,000 - 65,000 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Morson Edge Clayton Green, Chorley (PR6), PR6 7EN £55k - 70k per year 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor LJB & Co Manchester (M1) From £55,000 to £75,000 per annum + package - perm only 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor First Technical Recruitment Meeting Ind Est, Barrow-In-Furness (LA14), LA14 Market related 3 weeks ago Assistant Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Cheshire £28000 - £32000 per annum 4 days ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Wigan Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Wigan Jobs in Wigan Get hired. 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