Estimator

Search; Barnton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor North West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to head up the commercial function on residential groundworks and civil projects. Immediate start on freelance basis, with potential permanent opportunity.

You will own tendering, cost planning, valuations and final accounts, working closely with Directors and clients across schemes up to 10m in value.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks and civil engineering, ideally in new-build housing.
• Strong estimating, tendering and cost control capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead a commercial function and manage subcontract packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function.
• Prepare and review tenders, estimates and budgets.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and packages.
• Cost planning and forecasting.
• Prepare valuations, applications and payment assessments.
• Manage variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Cost reporting and project forecasting.
• Subcontractor account management.
• Client and main contractor liaison.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Directors to support growth.

Skills

Groundworks

Civil engineering

Estimating & tendering

Commercial management

Subcontract procurement

Cost control

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor North West

Location: North West

Projects: New-build housing developments Up to 10m

Engagement: Long-term Freelance initially, with Permanent opportunity

Start: ASAP

We are working with an established groundworks civil engineering contractor specialising in new-build housing developments across the North West.

Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to head up their commercial function.

This is a key appointment for the business, with responsibility for managing the commercial and estimating function across a range of residential groundworks and civil engineering projects.

The Role

You will take ownership of the commercial side of the business, working closely with the Directors, operational teams and clients from tender stage through to final account.

Projects typically include:

• New-build housing developments
• Groundworks and infrastructure
• Roads and drainage
• Section 278 / 38 works
• Sewers and utilities
• Plot works and foundations
• External works and infrastructure
• Projects ranging in value up to 10m

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function
• Prepare and review tenders, estimates and budgets
• Manage subcontractor procurement and packages
• Cost planning and forecasting
• Prepare valuations, applications and payment assessments
• Manage variations, change control and commercial risk
• Cost reporting and project forecasting
• Subcontractor account management
• Client and main contractor liaison
• Prepare and agree final accounts
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and commercial performance
• Work closely with the Directors to support the company's continued growth

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering, ideally gained within the new-build housing sector.

You should have a good understanding of:

• Residential groundworks
• Plots, roads and sewers
• Infrastructure and drainage
• Civil engineering packages
• Estimating and tendering
• Subcontract procurement
• Commercial management and cost control

This would suit someone who is currently operating at Senior QS / Commercial Manager level, or an experienced QS/Estimator looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a commercial department within a growing contractor.

Why Join?

• Immediate start available
• Long-term freelance opportunity
• Permanent position available for the right person
• Opportunity to head up and develop the commercial function
• Direct involvement with the company Directors
• Strong pipeline of North West residential projects
• Projects up to 10m
• Opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth

If you're an experienced QS/Estimator from a groundworks, civil engineering or residential infrastructure background and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age