Quantity Surveyor

ionic Recruitment

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
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Prepare Schedules of Works (Excel) from design drawings, including take-offs and quantities.
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Price PQS schedules when required (most work is negotiated, not tendered).
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Issue and evaluate supplier/subcontractor enquiries; negotiate and place orders.
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Produce quotations using bespoke Excel-based cost plans.
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Carry out value engineering and attend cost meetings with clients.
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Update cost reports, variations, and job costing templates for live projects.
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Review subcontractor and supplier accounts before payment.
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Prepare and agree final accounts for completed works.
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Work generally under JCT Intermediate terms (letter of intent or PO basis).
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Attend site meetings nationwide (typically 4 days in the office / 1 day on site).
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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
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Background in fit-out, shopfitting, or interiors contracting.
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Experience with restaurant, bar, or hospitality projects preferred.
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Comfortable handling both estimating and QS duties.
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Proficient in Excel (cost plans, take-offs, schedules).
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Commercially astute and confident dealing with clients and suppliers.
The Offer
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Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
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Opportunity to work on major F&B brand rollouts and high-end interiors.
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Office-based role within a close-knit, established team.
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Genuine long-term career opportunity in a growing sector