Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Connect Scaffolding Ltd; Cradle End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scaffolding contractor in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor & Estimator to support project delivery and estimating functions. The role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring projects, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in surveying and estimating and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary between £60,000 and £80,000 and promotes internal career progression.

Benefits

Pension contributions after 3 months service

30 days annual leave

Bonus opportunities

Gym membership after 1 month service

Accident & life cover

Private healthcare scheme access

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Estimating and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Solid understanding of scaffolding systems, materials, and methods of work advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to accurately assess project costs and quantities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and manage commercial risk.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and resolve obstacles.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Location: Hadham Park, Hadham Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 1JH

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:30 (1 hour lunch break)

Who We Are:

Connect Scaffolding Ltd is an award winning scaffolding contractor based on the outskirts of Hertfordshire, serving London and the South East. Starting as a successful family run business over 30 years ago, we became employee owned in 2023 and have continued to grow and thrive since.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a proactive Quantity Surveyor and Estimator to join our team, supporting both project delivery and our estimating function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of site-based commercial work and contributing to project bids and tendering.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiating contract terms and managing commercial risk in line with project scope and priced schedules.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and all other stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress and resolving any obstacles to ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborating with contracts managers and site supervisors to deliver projects on budget and programme.
• Accurately documenting change management, variations, and project updates.
• Preparing timely payment applications and performing internal cost value recociliation.
• Maintaining familiarity with estimating and tendering processes to ensure accurate project bids and valuations.
• Providing commercial support and input to aid estimating, bid preparation, and tender analysis for commercially sound proposals.
• Forecasting anticipated revenue for projects under your commercial control.
• Traveling to site for valuation of works and account meetings as required.

About you:

Qualifications/Key Skills:

• Prior experience in Estimating and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Solid understanding of scaffolding systems, materials, and methods of work advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to accurately assess project costs and quantities to support pricing of variations and valuation of works.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Excel and confident with O365.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you do not meet all the above requirements don't let that hold you back. We care more about finding someone who's the right fit and eager to grow with us.

Details of Package:

• Pension contributions after 3 months service.
• 30 days annual leave per annum, including bank holidays.

Personal Investment:

• Career progression; training and development opportunities with a focus on promoting from within the business.
• Annual Performance review, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities, based on performance and the business achieving targets.
• Annual team events.
• Gym membership after 1 month service.
• Accident & life cover after 3 months service.
• Access to electric car salary sacrifice scheme, after 2 years service.
• Option to join the company's private healthcare scheme after 2 years service.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Quantity Surveyor, Construction Cost Estimator, Project Cost Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Building Cost Consultant, Cost Control Manager, Quantity Surveying Specialist, Project Financial Surveyor, Construction Budget Analyst may all be considered