Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

Company: Kenton Black
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Location: Cannock
Job Description:

Overview

In this Contracts Manager role, you will lead the commercial side of multiple fit-out and refurbishment contracts from pre-contract through live. You’ll work with the Commercial Director to manage costs, tender reviews, and client liaison, ensuring commercial viability and timely CVRs. The position sits in a family-owned contractor, offering exposure to a variety of sectors and a hands-on, collaborative environment. You will shape project outcomes by controlling budgets, procurement, and contractual issues, delivering measurable value to the business.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare BOQ, labour, plant, material, and subcontractor cost estimates
  • Attend tender review meetings with the production team
  • Manage all commercial aspects of projects from award to live
  • Liaise with clients to resolve technical and commercial issues
  • Provide CVRs to the Commercial Manager
  • Support pre-contract through to live project stages
  • Collaborate with the Commercial Director on contract oversight

Key requirements

  • Prior experience with a fit-out or refurbishment contractor
  • Proven ability to manage commercial aspects of construction projects
  • Experience with cost planning, budgeting, and CVR reporting
  • Strong stakeholder liaison capabilities
  • communication
  • problem-solving
  • stakeholder management
  • BOQ preparation
  • cost planning and budgeting
  • CVR reporting

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Posted: October 1st, 2026