About Us
Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.
As part of our ongoing expansion, we are looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Elland, West Yorkshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project costs from tender through to final account
- Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontracts
- Carry out valuations, variations, and cost reporting
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
- Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Support the estimating and pre-construction teams where required
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within construction or fire protection
- Strong knowledge of cost management and contract administration
- Experience working on social housing, refurbishment, or compliance projects (desirable)
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field
- Proficiency in JCT/NEC contracts
- A valid UK Driving Licence
Why Join Us
- A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
- 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
- Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
- Access to continuous learning opportunities through our Award-winning Training Academy
- Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones
- Flexible approaches to work-life balance where possible
- Social & Fun Perks
If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today—we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early once we find the right person.
Recruitment Agencies
Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.