Civils Estimator & Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks)

Henley Chase; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Farnborough, Hampshire, is recruiting an experienced Civils Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business. You will prepare estimates and tenders for civils and groundworks, review drawings, carry out take-offs, price labour and materials, and support cost planning and procurement across projects.

The role also involves liaising with clients, subcontractors, and site teams to manage costs from tender through to completion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator/QS.
• Strong background in civils, groundworks or civil engineering.
• Experience pricing tenders and analysing subcontractor quotations.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders for civils and groundworks projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Complete detailed take-offs and measurements.
• Price labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Prepare bills of quantities and tender returns.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Managing project costs from tender through to completion.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Communication

Take-offs

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Henley Chase in Farnborough, Hampshire, is recruiting an experienced Civils Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business. You will prepare estimates and tenders for civils and groundworks, review drawings, carry out take-offs, price labour and materials, and support cost planning and procurement across projects.

The role also involves liaising with clients, subcontractors, and site teams to manage costs from tender through to completion.