Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction business is seeking a Surveyor/Estimator for its Property Services division on a permanent basis. This role involves preparing tenders and managing projects related to insurance repairs and reinstatements, with responsibilities spanning various commercial projects. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, commercially minded, and possess a good knowledge of construction processes.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of construction processes and building regulations.
• Experience with JCT contracts and measured term/schedule of rates projects.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders and estimates for both negotiated and competitive projects.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, orders, payments, and variations.
• Attending site and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Professional qualification in a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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An established and reputable construction business is seeking a Surveyor/Estimator to join its Property Services division on a permanent basis.

This specialist division delivers insurance-related repair and reinstatement projects, typically following events such as flooding, fire damage, escape of water, and other building defects. Projects range from domestic and multi-residential to educational, industrial, and commercial buildings.

The successful candidate will be working across both tendered and negotiated projects, with values typically ranging from £10,000 to £500,000, as well as measured term/schedule of rates contracts from £20,000 to £100,000.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys operating in a collaborative, solutions-focused environment and who can work with clients, consultants, and subcontractors in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation. A significant portion of the work is from repeat clients, with whom the business holds long-standing relationships.

The ideal candidate:

• Commercially minded and collaborative
• Able to work on their own initiative with some guidance
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Based within reasonable commuting distance (ideally within 45 minutes) of the Gloucestershire area

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing tenders and estimates for both negotiated and competitive projects
• Measuring works from drawings and on site
• Preparing and submitting quotations
• Negotiating and agreeing contract sums
• Preparing valuations, invoices, and forecasts
• Pricing and agreeing variations and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor procurement, orders, payments, and variations
• Attending site and team meetings
• Supporting delivery teams with commercial and contractual advice

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of construction processes and building regulations
• Experience with JCT contracts and measured term/schedule of rates projects
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A professional qualification in a related field is desirable

Package:

• Competitive salary (Up to 50k +package and vehichle/allowance)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term future with a well-regarded, family-feel construction business.