Estimator / Surveyor

Hire Purpose; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Gloucester is seeking a Surveyor / Estimator to manage costs and support delivery on various projects. This hands-on role requires experience in construction, strong commercial instincts, and confidence in client interactions. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits like flexible working and private healthcare.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Vehicle

Laptop

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a small to medium construction business.
• Practical mindset and strong commercial instincts.
• Confidence with drawings, specs, and client conversations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managing budgets, valuations, and final accounts.
• Supporting site teams and attending progress meetings.
• Helping to shape more efficient ways of working through cost analysis.

Skills

Experience in a small to medium construction business

Practical mindset

Strong commercial instincts

Confidence with drawings and specs

Collaborative team spirit

Job description

Surveyor / Estimator

Overview

£47,500 - £52,500 + bonus + benefits. Kilbury Construction has been building lasting quality across Gloucestershire for over 25 years. It is known for craftsmanship, conservation expertise, and personal service. With exciting new projects in the pipeline, the business is looking for a Surveyor / Estimator to join the close-knit team.

This is a hands on dual role opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from first enquiry to final account. You will be pricing work, managing costs, and supporting delivery across residential and commercial builds ranging from £100K to £1M.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
• Managing budgets, valuations, and final accounts
• Supporting site teams and attending progress meetings
• Helping to shape more efficient ways of working through cost analysis and feedback

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a small to medium construction business
• A practical mindset and strong commercial instincts
• Confidence with drawings, specs, and client conversations
• A full UK driving licence, sense of humour and a collaborative team spirit

What we offer

• Salary £47.5K-£52.5K (DOE) + performance bonus
• Vehicle, laptop, phone, and private healthcare (in certain circumstances)
• Flexible working and autonomy in your day-to-day
• A supportive team and varied, meaningful projects
• A business that values quality, relationships, and doing things properly

If you are interested in this role and would like to see a full job description, please apply to Richard at Hire Purpose, and I promise to get back to you.

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