Civil Quantity Surveyor & Estimator: Growth & Autonomy

Sunny Recruitment; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny Recruitment is assisting a Pembrokeshire-based civil engineering contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator. The role combines estimating and surveying responsibilities across live projects, offering autonomy and opportunity for development.

The ideal candidate has experience in valuations and cost management, with strong commercial awareness and solid communication skills. A degree or equivalent in QS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous construction estimating and/or quantity surveying experience.
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment.
• Good understanding of variations, construction costs and cost management.
• Ability to undertake site measures.
• Strong commercial awareness with good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and estimates from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Produce material and labour take offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site measures and prepare valuations.
• Prepare applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Price and agree variations.
• Place subcontractor orders and manage accounts.
• Monitor project costs, progress and overall commercial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support contract administration and final accounts.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND in QS

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Sunny Recruitment is assisting a Pembrokeshire-based civil engineering contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator. The role combines estimating and surveying responsibilities across live projects, offering autonomy and opportunity for development.

The ideal candidate has experience in valuations and cost management, with strong commercial awareness and solid communication skills. A degree or equivalent in QS is advantageous.