Project Surveyor

CC Cousins Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet vehicle

Pension scheme

Private medical (after service)

Job summary

CC Cousins Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor for our growing small works and projects team. The role blends surveying, estimating, procurement and project management across building fabric and small projects.

You will survey works, prepare cost estimates, manage quotations to client submission and oversee delivery from enquiry to completion. This position suits someone with a background in construction, building or facilities maintenance, capable of handling multiple trades in a

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, estimating, project management.
• Knowledge of construction methods and multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys for reactive maintenance works and projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates from engineer reports and client specs.
• Manage full quotation process from survey to client submission.
• Ensure quotations are produced within agreed timeframes.
• Produce cost breakdowns including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare professional quote descriptions including scope, manpower, plant and site needs.
• Embed RAMS and health & safety considerations in all quotations.
• Liaise with clients to arrange site surveys and maintain relationships.
• Act as a key client contact for survey and pricing queries.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Procure materials and support supplier negotiation as needed.
• Monitor live project and quotation status and keep records up to date.
• Advance work from survey to pricing to job readiness.
• Support project delivery from enquiry to completion.

Skills

Surveying

Estimating

Project management

Building maintenance

Cost estimates

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

PROJECT SURVEYOR

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Office-based with site visits
Vehicle: Vehicle provided

About the Role

CC Cousins are seeking an experienced Project SURVEYOR to join our growing small works and projects team.
This is a varied and fast-paced role combining surveying, estimating, procurement, and project management across building fabric, and small Projects. We are ideally seeking a competent individual with good knowledge of the building construction industry. Those with a background in facilities maintenance would be high advantageous.
The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying works, preparing accurate cost estimates, managing quotations through to client submission, and overseeing the successful delivery of works from enquiry to completion.
This role would suit someone with a background in construction, building or facilities maintenance; with a focus on surveying, estimating, or project management. You will be confident working across multiple trades and managing works in a live operational environment.
This role would ideally suit an individual looking to move off the tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys for reactive maintenance works, project works and building fabric projects
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates from engineer reports, site visits, and client specifications
• Manage the full quotation process from survey through to client submission
• Ensure quotations are produced and issued within agreed timeframes
• Produce detailed cost breakdowns including labour, materials, equipment, access requirements, and subcontractor costs
• Prepare professional quote descriptions including scope of works, manpower, plant, measurements, and site requirements
• Ensure RAMS and health & safety considerations are embedded within all quotations
• Liaise with clients to arrange and attend site surveys, building strong working relationships
• Act as a key client contact for survey and pricing-related queries
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations and pricing
• Carry out procurement of materials and support supplier negotiation where required
• Monitor live project and quotation status ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Progress works through stages from survey to pricing to job readiness
• Manage and support project delivery from initial enquiry through to completion
• Work closely with engineers, contracts managers, and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Monitor and amend rejected or returned quotations as required
• Provide technical input and practical solutions to support project delivery

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in surveying, estimating, project management, or building maintenance
• Strong understanding of construction methods and multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, roofing, general building works)
• Experience managing small works or maintenance projects from survey through to completion
• Ability to produce accurate cost estimates and manage commercial risk
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident managing high volume, multiple live jobs and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience liaising with subcontractors and suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Full UK driving licence required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident Surveyor / Project Estimator with strong commercial awareness and a practical understanding of building works.
They will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of managing both the technical and commercial aspects of small works projects, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality delivery.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Fleet vehicle for site and client visits
• Career development opportunities
• Varied and interesting workload
• Supportive and growing team environment
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Private medical (after a period of service)
• Additional Holiday (Salary Sacrifice)
• Long service additional holiday rewards