Luxury Residential Estimator & Cost Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing residential-focused building firm. You will handle cost planning, tendering, procurement, and financial control across bespoke new builds, extensions and renovations.

You'll measure drawings, prepare estimates, manage subcontractor quotes, monitor budgets and ensure profitability, while liaising with project managers and clients to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying or estimating experience within residential construction.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Experience pricing extensions, renovations or new-build housing.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong Excel and computer skills.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within kitchens, bathrooms or luxury residential construction advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Measure drawings and produce Bills of Quantities.
• Carry out digital take-offs from architectural and structural drawings.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Produce project budgets and cost plans.
• Monitor project costs and profitability.
• Price variations and additional works on live projects.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Develop estimating systems, templates and cost databases.
• Meet clients to discuss projects and requirements.
• Present quotations and commercial proposals to clients.

Skills

Numeracy

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing residential-focused building firm. You will handle cost planning, tendering, procurement, and financial control across bespoke new builds, extensions and renovations.

You'll measure drawings, prepare estimates, manage subcontractor quotes, monitor budgets and ensure profitability, while liaising with project managers and clients to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.