Estimator

Job Title: Estimating Quantity Surveyor

Location: East Midlands (Office-based with local travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Typically 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday)

About the Company

A long-established and highly regarded privately-owned construction group is seeking an enthusiastic Estimating Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The business is committed to its people, holds industry-recognised accreditations, and prides itself on delivering quality projects.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors as part of an experienced team, handling a range of responsibilities related to pricing and commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing works ranging from £1,000 to £500,000
Liaising with subcontractors and obtaining competitive quotations
Preparing pricing for labour, plant, materials, and subcontract packages
Commercial management of projects once on site
Pricing variations during live projects
Preparing subcontract orders
Completing CVR documents for larger projects and commercial sheets for smaller schemes

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Experience managing subcontractor payments and dealing with clients
Full UK driving licence (site visits required within 50-mile radius)

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave at Christmas
Company pension scheme
Private health insurance (subject to qualifying period)
Enhanced family-friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
Eye care voucher scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities