Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Fit out contractor

Gateshead/hybrid

Salary - £55,000 -£60,000 + benefits

Lemon Drizzle recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a turnkey design and fit out contractor based in Gateshead.

An introduction to the Company and what it’s like to work for them

This is a well-established design & fit out contractor who mainly work in the hospitality sector across the UK. Projects range from 50k – 2m and are designed in house and installed by the company. They are based in fully refurbished, open plan offices in Gateshead and have a relaxed and casual culture. Flexibility is a key part of the company culture, and the team can choose where to work to fit around their out of work commitments. 

What you’ll be doing and be responsible for

As part of the Commercial Department, the key responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor are to oversee the commercial team, analyse tender documents, price and return. Procurement post contract award and cost management, including managing variations and valuations.  You will be working with the Sales, Design and Operations departments and suppliers and subcontractors to create detailed quotations, send purchase orders, manage project costs and approve supplier invoices to agreed company quality standards; within agreed margins; against agreed timescales and in line with client requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working policy


• Health insurance policy


• Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months of service


• Recently refurbished North East HQ


• Company issue phone / laptop / unlimited data allowance 


• Salary from £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience


• Genuine opportunity to progress to Head of Commercial and lead a small team for the right candidate.

Who is this role ideal for?

This opportunity would suit an experienced SQS/Estimator who has experience in fit out projects up to 2m.  

• Degree, Foundation Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management / Building Services / Estimating or similar cost management related qualification would be advantageous.


• 5+ years’ experience in similar role


• Project estimating/costing for internal fit out works projects.


• Cost and purchasing management throughout a project’s lifecycle.


• Supply chain management.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• General IT knowledge (project file management, email management, cloud software etc).


• Knowledge of SAGE software would be advantageous.


• Full UK driving licence.

What does the hiring process look like?

First off you would have a chat/teams meeting with me, Rachel Scott. Then if you and I believe it’s a good fit I will put you forward to my client and then it would be a face-to-face meeting with the Managing Director.

How do you find out more and apply?

To find out more please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I highly value discretion and all conversations are 100% confidential or to apply click on the link and I’ll be in touch.

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