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Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent role based in Gloucester. You will be working on a range of education, healthcare, commercial property, residential housing and private clients, with projects ranging from a few hundred pounds to around 25 million. The Role: Review tender documents - study drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information. Measure quantities - calculate the amount of labour, materials and work required for each part of the project. Prepare cost estimates - price materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and other project costs. Obtain subcontractor quotations - contact specialist subcontractors and suppliers and compare their prices. Analyse project risks - identify uncertainties, potential extra costs and commercial risks. Build the tender price - bring all costs together to produce the overall price submitted to the client. Work with the wider team - collaborate with quantity surveyors, contracts managers, buyers, architects and engineers. Check and compare prices - make sure quotations and calculations are accurate and competitive. Attend site visits - understand site conditions, access, logistics and any issues that could affect the price. Meet tender deadlines - make sure estimates and supporting information are completed and submitted on time. Support negotiations - help answer client queries and clarify pricing during the tender process. Learn from previous projects - use historical costs and project data to improve future estimates. Help protect profit margins - make sure the project is priced competitively without underestimating the true cost The Ideal Candidate: Construction knowledge - understands how buildings are constructed and the different trades involved. Strong numerical skills - comfortable working with quantities, measurements, costs and budgets. Attention to detail - able to spot errors or omissions in drawings, specifications and quotations. Commercial awareness - understands that the aim is to win work while maintaining a healthy profit margin. Good analytical skills - can break a large construction project into individual costs and assess them accurately. Tendering experience - ideally has experience preparing or assisting with construction tenders. Subcontractor management - confident obtaining, comparing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations. Good communication - able to communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues. IT skills - comfortable with Excel and construction estimating/tendering software. Organised and deadline-focused - can manage several estimates and meet tight tender deadlines. Problem-solving ability - able to identify potential issues in a project and find practical solutions. Team player - works effectively with quantity surveyors, project managers, buyers and site teams. Willingness to learn - particularly important for a junior or graduate estimator; curiosity about construction and commercial processes is valuable. Professional and reliable - takes ownership of their work and produces accurate, dependable information Salary & Package: Up to 50,000 - 70,000 per annum + Package Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects 27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er How to Apply: Submit your CV and a member of our team will get back to you Call / text / whatsapp Jake on (phone number removed) Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. IND123

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £60K, plus a company car / £6k car allowance Contract: Full time, Permanent There s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we re growing fast - and we re looking for passionate people to grow with us. We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors. We re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our Commercial team. What you ll be doing: You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. In addition to this you will: • Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client • Work with the project delivery team, prepare a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation. • Advise on commercial matters and implications in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency. • Prepare labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors. • Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications. • Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts. • Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications. • Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts. • Manage risk and advise on mitigation of risk. • Review aged debt on a regular basis and manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis. • Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing. • Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing. Who we re looking for: • Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience. • Experience of pricing works from first principles. • Ability to work on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements. • Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel • Full driving licence What we re offering: Holidays • You will receive 24 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years service. • Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme. • Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities. • Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy. Finance / Rewards • Up to £60K, plus company car or £6k car allowance • Pension You will receive a 6% company pension contribution. • Life Assurance. • Income protection • Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel • Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme Health and Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance • Eyecare Scheme Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist. Click on APPLY today! No agencies please.