Job title: Estimation Manager Location: Warwick/Birmingham/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: An Estimating Manager in the construction industry is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates by evaluating project scope, technical requirements, and client expectations. They oversee the development and maintenance of project budgets, analyse cost data from suppliers and subcontractors, and manage the tendering process to ensure bids align with commercial objectives. The role involves close collaboration with risk and commercial teams to identify and mitigate financial risks, as well as ongoing monitoring of project costs during delivery to identify variances and implement corrective actions. Responsibilities: Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Provide strategic leadership for the estimating function to ensure all cost estimates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organisational standards. Develop robust estimating processes that deliver reliable budgets for projects of varying complexity. Ensure project budgets are realistic, competitive, and capable of supporting successful project delivery and business objectives. Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the systematic collection and evaluation of all cost-related data, including labour rates, materials, plant, location-specific factors, and project durations. Establish and maintain cost databases and benchmarking processes that capture historical performance and market intelligence. Use these insights to improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen the organisation's competitive position in the market. Tender and Bid Preparation: Manage the preparation, review, and approval of cost estimates for tenders and bids. Ensure that tender submissions are commercially competitive while maintaining compliance with client requirements and internal governance standards. Provide leadership in the evaluation of contractor and supplier proposals, ensuring value for money, risk coverage, and alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives. Cost Control and Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring of project costs throughout the life cycle, ensuring alignment between forecasts, budgets, and actual outcomes. Establish governance frameworks for managing cost variations and disputes, enabling timely resolution and preventing escalation. Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned from project delivery back into estimating practices to strengthen future performance. Requirements: Solid estimating background (construction, utilities, infrastructure) Strong command of estimating theory, processes, and change control Ability to step in as SME and support/guide Chris Confident with senior internal/external audiences Able to travel when needed Professional presence, concise communicator Comfortable working in early-stage, innovative environments Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
09/01/2026
Contract
Job title: Estimation Manager Location: Warwick/Birmingham/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: An Estimating Manager in the construction industry is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates by evaluating project scope, technical requirements, and client expectations. They oversee the development and maintenance of project budgets, analyse cost data from suppliers and subcontractors, and manage the tendering process to ensure bids align with commercial objectives. The role involves close collaboration with risk and commercial teams to identify and mitigate financial risks, as well as ongoing monitoring of project costs during delivery to identify variances and implement corrective actions. Responsibilities: Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Provide strategic leadership for the estimating function to ensure all cost estimates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organisational standards. Develop robust estimating processes that deliver reliable budgets for projects of varying complexity. Ensure project budgets are realistic, competitive, and capable of supporting successful project delivery and business objectives. Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the systematic collection and evaluation of all cost-related data, including labour rates, materials, plant, location-specific factors, and project durations. Establish and maintain cost databases and benchmarking processes that capture historical performance and market intelligence. Use these insights to improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen the organisation's competitive position in the market. Tender and Bid Preparation: Manage the preparation, review, and approval of cost estimates for tenders and bids. Ensure that tender submissions are commercially competitive while maintaining compliance with client requirements and internal governance standards. Provide leadership in the evaluation of contractor and supplier proposals, ensuring value for money, risk coverage, and alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives. Cost Control and Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring of project costs throughout the life cycle, ensuring alignment between forecasts, budgets, and actual outcomes. Establish governance frameworks for managing cost variations and disputes, enabling timely resolution and preventing escalation. Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned from project delivery back into estimating practices to strengthen future performance. Requirements: Solid estimating background (construction, utilities, infrastructure) Strong command of estimating theory, processes, and change control Ability to step in as SME and support/guide Chris Confident with senior internal/external audiences Able to travel when needed Professional presence, concise communicator Comfortable working in early-stage, innovative environments Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Job title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Cross/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: In this role you will support procurement activities associated with the packages/sub-projects (over £100m) and with support from the Lead Quantity Surveyor act as the key commercial representative providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk & contingency allowances. Responsibilities: You'll be responsible for the quality assurance of construction contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support, guidance and coaching to the project delivery team and ensure contractor costs are robustly managed across your package. You'll ensure contract compliance through effective contract management activities including monitoring of spend against agreed budgets, KPIs and other metrics. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts will be a key responsibility. You'll produce all necessary contract forms such as valuations and payment recommendations and instructions and communications for the assigned project, leading on providing independent reviews and advice on variations and compensation events, supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance and resolution processes. You'll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues and other specialists, contractors, and colleagues in procurement, regulation and legal teams, reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed. Requirements: Experience of delivering several projects already and be able to demonstrate experience of contract and commercial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and procurement. Experience of working as a QS on construction projects and an understanding of NEC4 contracts (Option A, C and E). Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
09/01/2026
Contract
Job title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Cross/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: In this role you will support procurement activities associated with the packages/sub-projects (over £100m) and with support from the Lead Quantity Surveyor act as the key commercial representative providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk & contingency allowances. Responsibilities: You'll be responsible for the quality assurance of construction contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support, guidance and coaching to the project delivery team and ensure contractor costs are robustly managed across your package. You'll ensure contract compliance through effective contract management activities including monitoring of spend against agreed budgets, KPIs and other metrics. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts will be a key responsibility. You'll produce all necessary contract forms such as valuations and payment recommendations and instructions and communications for the assigned project, leading on providing independent reviews and advice on variations and compensation events, supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance and resolution processes. You'll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues and other specialists, contractors, and colleagues in procurement, regulation and legal teams, reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed. Requirements: Experience of delivering several projects already and be able to demonstrate experience of contract and commercial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and procurement. Experience of working as a QS on construction projects and an understanding of NEC4 contracts (Option A, C and E). Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Job title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Cross/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: In this role you will support procurement activities associated with the packages/sub-projects (over 100m) and with support from the Lead Quantity Surveyor act as the key commercial representative providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk & contingency allowances. Responsibilities: You'll be responsible for the quality assurance of construction contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support, guidance and coaching to the project delivery team and ensure contractor costs are robustly managed across your package. You'll ensure contract compliance through effective contract management activities including monitoring of spend against agreed budgets, KPIs and other metrics. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts will be a key responsibility. You'll produce all necessary contract forms such as valuations and payment recommendations and instructions and communications for the assigned project, leading on providing independent reviews and advice on variations and compensation events, supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance and resolution processes. You'll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues and other specialists, contractors, and colleagues in procurement, regulation and legal teams, reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed. Requirements: Experience of delivering several projects already and be able to demonstrate experience of contract and commercial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and procurement. Experience of working as a QS on construction projects and an understanding of NEC4 contracts (Option A, C and E). Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
09/01/2026
Contract
Job title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Cross/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: In this role you will support procurement activities associated with the packages/sub-projects (over 100m) and with support from the Lead Quantity Surveyor act as the key commercial representative providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk & contingency allowances. Responsibilities: You'll be responsible for the quality assurance of construction contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support, guidance and coaching to the project delivery team and ensure contractor costs are robustly managed across your package. You'll ensure contract compliance through effective contract management activities including monitoring of spend against agreed budgets, KPIs and other metrics. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts will be a key responsibility. You'll produce all necessary contract forms such as valuations and payment recommendations and instructions and communications for the assigned project, leading on providing independent reviews and advice on variations and compensation events, supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance and resolution processes. You'll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues and other specialists, contractors, and colleagues in procurement, regulation and legal teams, reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed. Requirements: Experience of delivering several projects already and be able to demonstrate experience of contract and commercial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and procurement. Experience of working as a QS on construction projects and an understanding of NEC4 contracts (Option A, C and E). Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
