Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Dual Role)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our team in a dual-role position, supporting the successful delivery of civil engineering projects from tender stage through to final account.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who is confident in both estimating and quantity surveying and is looking to play a key role within a growing business.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and managing the commercial aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle.
Key duties include:
- Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Producing cost plans, budgets and pricing schedules
- Contract administration and commercial management of projects
- Valuations, variations and cost reporting
- Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
- Preparing and negotiating final accounts
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects remain on budget and programme
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in both estimating and quantity surveying within the civil engineering sector
- Strong understanding of civil engineering methods, contracts and commercial processes
- Experience pricing and managing a range of infrastructure and groundworks projects
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating/commercial software
- Full UK driving licence preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects
- Stable and growing business with an excellent pipeline of work