Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Kent (Office Based)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Pension
Start Date: By December 2025
Interview Process: Two-stage
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company Overview
Our client is a principal main contractor with a strong reputation in delivering high-end fit out projects across the office and luxury retail sectors. Known for their quality-first approach and collaborative ethos, they have built long-term relationships with premium clients and designers. With a growing project pipeline and a lean, tight-knit team, they are now looking to expand by hiring an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in delivering projects from concept to completion.
Role Overview
This is a dual Estimator/Quantity Surveyor role with a bias towards Estimating. The successful candidate will be responsible for pricing, winning, and then delivering larger-format fit out projects ranging from £250k to £7 million. Projects will span Luxury Retail, CAT A, and CAT B Office Fit Outs, predominantly located across Birmingham and the South of England.
Working from the company's Kent-based office, you'll join a team of 15 professionals (including PMs and QSs) and collaborate closely with both site teams and senior management. With 1-2 site visits per week, this is a role suited to a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, design-led environment and can manage a project lifecycle independently.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the estimating function on fit out projects from initial enquiry through to submission.
Prepare detailed cost plans, tender submissions and bills of quantities.
Collaborate with the project and design teams to provide commercial input during pre-construction.
Source and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
Post-contract duties including valuations, cost reporting, variations, and final accounts.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring budgets are controlled and deadlines met.
Attend client meetings and 1-2 weekly site visits as required.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in both estimating and surveying roles within the fit out sector.
Track record in CAT A & CAT B Office Fit Outs, with additional experience in Luxury Retail highly desirable.
Comfortable running projects from pricing to final account independently.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to win work and build client relationships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - must be a strong personality and cultural fit for a lean, collaborative team.
Ability to commute to the Kent office full-time and travel for site visits (Birmingham and below).
Right to work in the UK.
Package
Competitive salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
Company pension
Career progression in a growing business
High-quality, design-focused project portfolio
Why Join?
Role created due to expansion - no one has left the company
Work on premium, design-led projects
Flat, supportive team structure
Excellent opportunity to take ownership and grow with the business