Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

25 days Holiday

Bonus

annual trips abroad

Job summary

Buildforce Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for drylining and SFS projects in Northampton. You will prepare accurate tenders, review drawings and specs, and collaborate with Tier 1 contractors, clients and suppliers to win work.

Candidates with a strong background in estimating or QS in drylining, fire stopping or related sub-trades are preferred, with a view to moving into a dedicated estimating role within a growing subcontractor.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within construction or specialist subcontracting.
• Ideally experienced in drylining and/or fire stopping.
• Experience working with or tendering to Tier 1 contractors would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, quantities and tender documentation.
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders across specialist projects.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 contractors, clients and suppliers during the tender process.
• Review drawings, specifications and quantities to ensure robust estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Drylining

Fire stopping

Tender documentation

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Tools

Drawings

Job description

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Drylining & SFS

Location: Northampton or Staffordshire

Salary: £75,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

Benefits

• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days Holiday
• Bonus
• annual trips abroad

Company: Award Winning Specialist Subcontractor

About The Company

We are currently working with a highly respected specialist subcontractor working with some of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors. Specialising in drylining, plastering, SFS and fire stopping, the company has established an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and delivering projects to a consistently high standard. With a strong portfolio of repeat clients, several industry awards and an impressive level of staff retention, they have built a business that people genuinely enjoy being part of. The company has developed a positive, supportive and collaborative culture, combining high standards and ambition with an environment where employees are valued and given the opportunity to develop.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator, or a Quantity Surveyor looking to make the move into Estimating, to join its team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take a key role within an established and growing specialist subcontractor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of specialist construction projects, working closely with Tier 1 contractors, clients, suppliers and the internal commercial and operational teams.

Candidates with an Estimating background are preferred, but the company will also consider experienced Quantity Surveyors who have a strong background in drylining, fire stopping or a similar specialist subcontracting environment and are looking to move into an Estimating-focused role.

About You

Experienced Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within construction or specialist subcontracting.
• Ideally experienced in drylining and/or fire stopping.
• Experience working with or tendering to Tier 1 contractors would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, quantities and tender documentation.
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail.

Quantity Surveyor looking to move into Estimating

• Strong QS background within construction or specialist subcontracting.
• Experience in drylining, fire stopping, SFS, plastering or a related discipline would be particularly relevant.
• Good understanding of subcontract packages, costs, labour, materials and procurement.
• Commercially minded with an interest in developing a career within Estimating.
• Confident working with clients, contractors and the supply chain.
• Keen to develop estimating skills and take greater ownership of the pre-construction/tendering process