Quantity Surveyor

  • Ionic Recruitment
  • Huddersfield, Yorkshire
  • Oct 30, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Estimator Architect and Design

Job Description

They deliver fast-track restaurant rollouts and bespoke, design-led schemes for high-end clients working with major F&B brands as well as independent venues.

This is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator with fit-out or shopfitting experience who enjoys being involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from pricing and estimating to final accounts.

The Role

  • Prepare Schedules of Works (Excel) from design drawings, including take-offs and quantities.

  • Price PQS schedules when required (most work is negotiated, not tendered).

  • Issue and evaluate supplier/subcontractor enquiries; negotiate and place orders.

  • Produce quotations using bespoke Excel-based cost plans.

  • Carry out value engineering and attend cost meetings with clients.

  • Update cost reports, variations, and job costing templates for live projects.

  • Review subcontractor and supplier accounts before payment.

  • Prepare and agree final accounts for completed works.

  • Work generally under JCT Intermediate terms (letter of intent or PO basis).

  • Attend site meetings nationwide (typically 4 days in the office / 1 day on site).

  • Report directly to the Commercial and Managing Directors.

The Projects

The company has an impressive repeat client base, including:
Five Guys, Burger King, Popeyes, Slim Chickens, Wendy s, TRG Concessions (airports), The Alchemist, JKS, Dishoom, Nando s, Sticks n Sushi, Chipotle, and various high-end independent restaurants.

About You

  • Background in fit-out, shopfitting, or interiors contracting.

  • Experience with restaurant, bar, or hospitality projects preferred.

  • Comfortable handling both estimating and QS duties.

  • Proficient in Excel (cost plans, take-offs, schedules).

  • Commercially astute and confident dealing with clients and suppliers.

The Offer

  • Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).

  • Opportunity to work on major F&B brand rollouts and high-end interiors.

  • Office-based role within a close-knit, established team.

  • Genuine long-term career opportunity in a growing sector.