QS & Estimator

C Henry & Sons; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

C Henry & Sons Ltd, Blaby near Leicester, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their SME main contracting team. The role blends estimating and commercial management, with typical project values from £25k to £4m across education, healthcare and public/private sectors, and requires autonomy and strong commercial judgement.

You will manage procurement, cost control and final accounts, support framework submissions, and work closely with contracts managers to secure profitable work

Qualificações

• Proven QS/Estimator experience in a main contracting environment.
• Experience with refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, maintenance and/or new-build projects.
• Experience pricing and/or managing projects in the £25k–£4m range.
• Strong estimating and tendering capability, including pricing build-ups and subcontractor quotations.
• Knowledge of procurement, cost control, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings, specs, schedules and tender docs to prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks and opportunities in tender docs.
• Prepare tender returns, pricing submissions and post-tender support.
• Identify value engineering opportunities when appropriate.
• Manage commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor packages, including negotiations and package management.
• Monitor costs, valuations, variations and cash-flow information.
• Produce cost-value reconciliations and commercial reports.
• Support public sector frameworks and bid activities.

Conhecimentos

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Tendering

Public sector bidding

Procurement

Client engagement

Formação

Quantity Surveying degree

Ferramentas

Excel proficiency

Tender software

Descrição da vaga

Job Description: Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

THE COMPANY:

For over 80 years, C Henry & Sons Ltd has offered a wide range of building and construction solutions across the East Midlands.

Based in Blaby, near Leicester, we are a family‑run business, who pride ourselves on our personal service and the excellent reputation we've built up in the area.

We provide bespoke services across a range of sectors including new build, refurbishments, conversions and building maintenance for both public and private sector clients. We have undertaken projects within schools and colleges, universities, hospitals, local authority buildings along with hotels, restaurants and pubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our established SME main contracting business. This is an opportunity for a construction professional who can operate autonomously across both estimating and quantity surveying, playing a key role in securing profitable work and managing the commercial delivery of projects.

The role will typically involve an approximate 50/50 balance between estimating and pre‑construction activity and quantity surveying/commercial management, although this will vary according to the company's live workload.

Our work includes refurbishment, fit‑out, alteration, new build and maintenance projects, generally ranging from approximately £25k to £4m, across education, healthcare, local authorities and other public and private sector organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation and preparing accurate cost estimates
• Preparing detailed tender build‑ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontract and other project costs.
• Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Preparing tender returns, pricing submissions and supporting post‑tender negotiations.
• Identifying value engineering and alternative solutions where appropriate.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre‑construction through to final account.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages, including commercial negotiations and package management.
• Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Producing accurate cost‑value reconciliations, forecasts, cash‑flow information and commercial reports.
• Working closely with contracts managers and operational teams to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and maintaining appropriate project records and documentation.

Public Sector, Frameworks & Business Development

• Supporting business development and bidding activities to help maintain and expand the company's presence on public sector frameworks.
• Supporting the preparation of framework submissions, PQQs, SQs and tender responses.
• Contributing to written quality responses for public sector bids and framework applications.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply‑chain partners.
• Supporting continuous improvement of commercial, estimating and tendering processes.

ABOUT YOU:

• We are looking for an experienced construction commercial professional who combines strong estimating and quantity surveying capability with sound commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to client and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or QS/Estimator within a main contracting environment.
• Experience of refurbishment, fit‑out, alteration, maintenance and/or new‑build projects.
• Experience pricing and/or commercially managing projects broadly within the £25k–£4m range.
• Strong estimating and tendering capability, including pricing build‑ups and analysis of subcontractor quotations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, cost control, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and commercial relationships with the supply chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tenders, prioritising workload effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working for a main contractor on public sector projects.
• Experience with NHS, local authority, education, police, fire service or similar public sector clients.
• Experience of public sector frameworks, call‑offs and procurement processes.
• Experience preparing SQ/PQQ submissions and written quality responses.
• A degree, HNC/HND or other relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience with construction estimating and/or commercial management software.

COMMERCIAL JUDGEMENT & APPROACH:

• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify risk, scope gaps, cost exposure and opportunities.
• Practical and solutions‑focused, with an understanding of how commercial decisions affect project delivery.
• Confident dealing with clients, consultants, subcontractors and colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of work with appropriate support from senior management.
• Collaborative and positive approach to teamwork, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Taking ownership of an agreed estimating and commercial workload with increasing autonomy.
• Producing accurate, competitive and commercially robust tenders.
• Providing reliable commercial information, forecasts and reporting for allocated projects.
• Building strong and professional relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.
• Supporting the business in securing profitable new work, particularly through public sector opportunities and frameworks.
• Contributing ideas and improvements that strengthen the company's estimating and commercial processes.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a supportive, growing and ambitious family business.
• Further details of the salary, benefits and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of a supportive and growing regional building contractor with over 80 years of trading history.
• Work on meaningful projects across public and private sector markets.
• Opportunity to influence both project delivery and future business growth.
• Genuine opportunity to make a broad commercial contribution within an established SME environment.
• Career development opportunities and the ability to work closely with senior management.