Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Salary: 35,000 - 55,000, depending on experience Location: Thornton / Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire Position: Full-time, Permanent If you're building a career in quantity surveying or estimating and want exposure to work that's a little different from standard building projects, this is well worth considering. We're recruiting for an established, engineering contractor in Pembrokeshire that has been operating for more than 40 years. Their work takes them into some of the region's major industrial sites, supporting projects across oil and gas, civil engineering, facilities maintenance and renewable energy. They are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the commercial team. Importantly, they aren't fixed on finding someone with 10 or 15 years behind them. An experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who can take ownership from the outset would fit well, but they're equally interested in someone earlier in their career who has the right construction background and wants to develop. That could be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or someone with commercial construction experience who is ready for more responsibility. The company The business has been established since 1983 and operates from its base at Thornton Industrial Estate near Milford Haven. Their work is closely tied to the energy and industrial sectors around Pembrokeshire, with site operations supporting major facilities around the Haven. Alongside their established civil engineering, maintenance and shutdown work, the company has also moved into renewable energy, including large-scale ground-mounted solar projects. That mix is one of the attractions of the position. You won't be boxed into one narrow type of project. The Quantity Surveyor / Estimator will get exposure to both pre-contract and live project commercial work, working alongside the people actually delivering it. What will you be doing? The role sits across estimating and quantity surveying, so you'll be involved from the point an enquiry lands through to the commercial management of the job. You'll review drawings and specifications, prepare estimates and tenders, complete material and labour take-offs and obtain prices from suppliers and subcontractors. Once projects are live, your involvement will continue through site measures, valuations, applications for payment, variations, cost monitoring, subcontract accounts and final accounts. There will be a mixture of office and site-based work, giving you the chance to understand the projects properly rather than working purely from a spreadsheet. Who are they looking for? Some previous exposure to quantity surveying, estimating or the commercial side of construction is important. You'll need a basic understanding of construction costs and commercial processes, and ideally some experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations or site measures. Experience within civil engineering, structural repair, refurbishment, specialist construction, petrochemical work or renewables would be useful, but the company is not looking for someone who ticks every possible box. An HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related subject would also be useful, but again, the level of the appointment is flexible. For someone more experienced, there is scope to come in and take real responsibility. For someone more junior, this is an opportunity to learn both estimating and quantity surveying within an established contractor, with support as your commercial experience develops. What's on offer? 35,000 to 55,000 salary, depending on experience Full-time, permanent position Genuine opportunity for a junior or developing QS / Estimator Exposure to civil engineering, industrial, oil & gas and renewable energy projects A varied role covering both estimating and live project commercial management Scope to take on more responsibility as your experience grows If you're already working as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, or you're at an earlier stage of your commercial career and looking for somewhere you can properly develop, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.
08/10/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Salary: 35,000 - 55,000, depending on experience Location: Thornton / Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire Position: Full-time, Permanent If you're building a career in quantity surveying or estimating and want exposure to work that's a little different from standard building projects, this is well worth considering. We're recruiting for an established, engineering contractor in Pembrokeshire that has been operating for more than 40 years. Their work takes them into some of the region's major industrial sites, supporting projects across oil and gas, civil engineering, facilities maintenance and renewable energy. They are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the commercial team. Importantly, they aren't fixed on finding someone with 10 or 15 years behind them. An experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who can take ownership from the outset would fit well, but they're equally interested in someone earlier in their career who has the right construction background and wants to develop. That could be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or someone with commercial construction experience who is ready for more responsibility. The company The business has been established since 1983 and operates from its base at Thornton Industrial Estate near Milford Haven. Their work is closely tied to the energy and industrial sectors around Pembrokeshire, with site operations supporting major facilities around the Haven. Alongside their established civil engineering, maintenance and shutdown work, the company has also moved into renewable energy, including large-scale ground-mounted solar projects. That mix is one of the attractions of the position. You won't be boxed into one narrow type of project. The Quantity Surveyor / Estimator will get exposure to both pre-contract and live project commercial work, working alongside the people actually delivering it. What will you be doing? The role sits across estimating and quantity surveying, so you'll be involved from the point an enquiry lands through to the commercial management of the job. You'll review drawings and specifications, prepare estimates and tenders, complete material and labour take-offs and obtain prices from suppliers and subcontractors. Once projects are live, your involvement will continue through site measures, valuations, applications for payment, variations, cost monitoring, subcontract accounts and final accounts. There will be a mixture of office and site-based work, giving you the chance to understand the projects properly rather than working purely from a spreadsheet. Who are they looking for? Some previous exposure to quantity surveying, estimating or the commercial side of construction is important. You'll need a basic understanding of construction costs and commercial processes, and ideally some experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations or site measures. Experience within civil engineering, structural repair, refurbishment, specialist construction, petrochemical work or renewables would be useful, but the company is not looking for someone who ticks every possible box. An HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related subject would also be useful, but again, the level of the appointment is flexible. For someone more experienced, there is scope to come in and take real responsibility. For someone more junior, this is an opportunity to learn both estimating and quantity surveying within an established contractor, with support as your commercial experience develops. What's on offer? 35,000 to 55,000 salary, depending on experience Full-time, permanent position Genuine opportunity for a junior or developing QS / Estimator Exposure to civil engineering, industrial, oil & gas and renewable energy projects A varied role covering both estimating and live project commercial management Scope to take on more responsibility as your experience grows If you're already working as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, or you're at an earlier stage of your commercial career and looking for somewhere you can properly develop, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.
Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician Civil Engineering & Renewable Energy Build Your Career in Renewable Energy Estimating Are you looking to develop your career within civil engineering and renewable energy? This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician to join an established team delivering innovative projects across wind farms, battery energy storage and substations. You'll have the opportunity to play an important role in the estimating process, working on projects that are helping shape the future of Scotland's energy infrastructure while developing your own commercial and technical expertise. The Opportunity As an Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician, you'll support the preparation of accurate and competitive project bids, working closely with the wider estimating and project teams. You'll be involved in analysing project requirements, developing cost estimates and ensuring bids are prepared accurately and within required timescales. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to the estimating process and develop your understanding of construction methodologies, project costs and renewable energy infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering projects Analysing project specifications, drawings and requirements Assisting with the preparation of competitive project bids Reviewing construction methodologies and project requirements Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain relevant cost information Working closely with internal teams throughout the estimating process Ensuring estimates are accurate and delivered within required timescales Supporting the wider team with tender and bid preparation What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in civil engineering, construction or a related discipline, who is keen to develop a career within estimating. The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience in estimating or a related construction role A background in civil engineering or construction Strong analytical and numerical skills Excellent attention to detail An understanding of construction methodologies Experience with estimating software Strong communication and organisational skills The ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines Previous experience within renewable energy would be advantageous Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers more than simply an opportunity to work within estimating. You'll be joining an environment where professional development and career progression are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and build your expertise across some of the most exciting areas of the energy sector. With exposure to wind farm, battery storage and substation projects, you'll develop valuable experience within a rapidly evolving area of civil engineering and infrastructure. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career while contributing to projects that are helping support the transition towards a more sustainable energy network. Take the Next Step If you're an Assistant Estimator, Estimating Technician or construction professional looking to develop your career within renewable energy and civil engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you. Bring your attention to detail, analytical skills and ambition to a role where you can learn, develop and make a genuine impact on major energy infrastructure projects. Apply now or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
25/09/2026
Full time
Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician Civil Engineering & Renewable Energy Build Your Career in Renewable Energy Estimating Are you looking to develop your career within civil engineering and renewable energy? This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician to join an established team delivering innovative projects across wind farms, battery energy storage and substations. You'll have the opportunity to play an important role in the estimating process, working on projects that are helping shape the future of Scotland's energy infrastructure while developing your own commercial and technical expertise. The Opportunity As an Assistant Estimator / Estimating Technician, you'll support the preparation of accurate and competitive project bids, working closely with the wider estimating and project teams. You'll be involved in analysing project requirements, developing cost estimates and ensuring bids are prepared accurately and within required timescales. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to the estimating process and develop your understanding of construction methodologies, project costs and renewable energy infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering projects Analysing project specifications, drawings and requirements Assisting with the preparation of competitive project bids Reviewing construction methodologies and project requirements Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain relevant cost information Working closely with internal teams throughout the estimating process Ensuring estimates are accurate and delivered within required timescales Supporting the wider team with tender and bid preparation What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in civil engineering, construction or a related discipline, who is keen to develop a career within estimating. The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience in estimating or a related construction role A background in civil engineering or construction Strong analytical and numerical skills Excellent attention to detail An understanding of construction methodologies Experience with estimating software Strong communication and organisational skills The ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines Previous experience within renewable energy would be advantageous Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers more than simply an opportunity to work within estimating. You'll be joining an environment where professional development and career progression are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and build your expertise across some of the most exciting areas of the energy sector. With exposure to wind farm, battery storage and substation projects, you'll develop valuable experience within a rapidly evolving area of civil engineering and infrastructure. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career while contributing to projects that are helping support the transition towards a more sustainable energy network. Take the Next Step If you're an Assistant Estimator, Estimating Technician or construction professional looking to develop your career within renewable energy and civil engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you. Bring your attention to detail, analytical skills and ambition to a role where you can learn, develop and make a genuine impact on major energy infrastructure projects. Apply now or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civils Location: Nottingham Experience: 2-3 years About the Role An established groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The business delivers groundworks, foundations, drainage, roads, earthworks, infrastructure and external works across residential and commercial developments. The role would suit a Assistant QS, QS, Groundworks Estimator or commercially minded construction professional with around 2-3 years' relevant experience. Strong groundworks/civils knowledge and commercial awareness are key. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of groundworks and civils projects. Carry out take-offs, measurements, estimates and valuations. Review drawings, specifications and tender enquiries. Assist with subcontractor procurement and negotiations. Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts. Manage and price variations and additional works. Assist with subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts. Prepare applications for payment and commercial reports. Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and site teams. Work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered commercially. Ideal Background 2-3 years' experience within groundworks, civils, construction or a related environment. Experience of drainage, foundations, roads, earthworks, utilities or residential groundworks. QS, estimating or commercial experience is beneficial. Able to understand drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements. Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills. Commercially aware with a willingness to develop. Full UK driving licence desirable. This role would be particularly suited to someone with hands-on groundworks/civils experience who wants to develop further within Quantity Surveying.
24/09/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civils Location: Nottingham Experience: 2-3 years About the Role An established groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The business delivers groundworks, foundations, drainage, roads, earthworks, infrastructure and external works across residential and commercial developments. The role would suit a Assistant QS, QS, Groundworks Estimator or commercially minded construction professional with around 2-3 years' relevant experience. Strong groundworks/civils knowledge and commercial awareness are key. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of groundworks and civils projects. Carry out take-offs, measurements, estimates and valuations. Review drawings, specifications and tender enquiries. Assist with subcontractor procurement and negotiations. Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts. Manage and price variations and additional works. Assist with subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts. Prepare applications for payment and commercial reports. Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and site teams. Work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered commercially. Ideal Background 2-3 years' experience within groundworks, civils, construction or a related environment. Experience of drainage, foundations, roads, earthworks, utilities or residential groundworks. QS, estimating or commercial experience is beneficial. Able to understand drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements. Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills. Commercially aware with a willingness to develop. Full UK driving licence desirable. This role would be particularly suited to someone with hands-on groundworks/civils experience who wants to develop further within Quantity Surveying.
Our Civil Engineering client operates throughout the UK delivering integrated solutions for projects in Water, Utilities, Rail, Highway s and Energy. Their Civils division operates within the water industry delivering non-infrastructure civil packages for Tier1 main contractors. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their bid team. You will work on a flexible hybrid basis from their Cirencester office. Responsibilities: As Assistant Estimator you will assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects. Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation. Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process. Assist in developing tender strategies and compiling submission documentation. Support the Commercial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and tender submissions. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Develop your understanding of infrastructure estimating, risk analysis and cost planning. Experience required: Proven experience as an Assistant Estimator within Civil Engineering or construction. Commercial awareness and understanding of construction costing. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working. Ongoing mentoring from experienced management team. Clear career progression into Cost Engineering. Exposure to government funded projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
17/09/2026
Full time
Our Civil Engineering client operates throughout the UK delivering integrated solutions for projects in Water, Utilities, Rail, Highway s and Energy. Their Civils division operates within the water industry delivering non-infrastructure civil packages for Tier1 main contractors. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their bid team. You will work on a flexible hybrid basis from their Cirencester office. Responsibilities: As Assistant Estimator you will assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects. Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation. Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process. Assist in developing tender strategies and compiling submission documentation. Support the Commercial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and tender submissions. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Develop your understanding of infrastructure estimating, risk analysis and cost planning. Experience required: Proven experience as an Assistant Estimator within Civil Engineering or construction. Commercial awareness and understanding of construction costing. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working. Ongoing mentoring from experienced management team. Clear career progression into Cost Engineering. Exposure to government funded projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Pure Tech Recruitment
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Our Civil Engineering client operates throughout the UK delivering integrated solutions for projects in Water, Utilities, Rail, Highway s and Energy. Their Civils division operates within the water industry delivering non-infrastructure civil packages for Tier1 main contractors. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their bid team. You will work on a flexible hybrid basis from their Cirencester office. Responsibilities: As Assistant Estimator you will assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects. Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation. Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process. Assist in developing tender strategies and compiling submission documentation. Support the Commercial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and tender submissions. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Develop your understanding of infrastructure estimating, risk analysis and cost planning. Experience required: Proven experience as an Assistant Estimator within civil engineering or construction. Commercial awareness and understanding of construction costing. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working. Ongoing mentoring from experienced management team. Clear career progression into Cost Engineering. Exposure to government funded projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
17/09/2026
Full time
Our Civil Engineering client operates throughout the UK delivering integrated solutions for projects in Water, Utilities, Rail, Highway s and Energy. Their Civils division operates within the water industry delivering non-infrastructure civil packages for Tier1 main contractors. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their bid team. You will work on a flexible hybrid basis from their Cirencester office. Responsibilities: As Assistant Estimator you will assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects. Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation. Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process. Assist in developing tender strategies and compiling submission documentation. Support the Commercial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and tender submissions. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Develop your understanding of infrastructure estimating, risk analysis and cost planning. Experience required: Proven experience as an Assistant Estimator within civil engineering or construction. Commercial awareness and understanding of construction costing. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working. Ongoing mentoring from experienced management team. Clear career progression into Cost Engineering. Exposure to government funded projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
