Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

Streamline Search; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search is expanding its commercial team to tackle a varied portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out and planned works across the region. The role combines estimating, tendering and commercial delivery for projects with local authorities, FM providers and commercial clients.

You will read drawings, review specifications, price BOQs, and manage tenders while collaborating closely with project managers, site teams and supply chain partners to ensure cost control and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial professional within construction.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, fit out or planned maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, estimating and construction costs.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates, quotations and competitive tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and client requirements to identify opportunities and risks.
• Producing detailed pricing, BOQs and cost plans.
• Pricing refurbishment and fit out works across multiple trades.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting procurement and commercial management of projects.
• Monitoring costs, variations and project performance.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Providing clear commercial reporting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Project collaboration

Cost control

Job description

Join a growing commercial team delivering high-quality refurbishment and fit out projects across the region.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our expanding team, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial refurbishment, fit out and planned works projects.

You will play a key role in securing new projects, preparing competitive tenders and supporting the commercial delivery of works for local authorities, major FM providers and commercial clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands refurbishment environments, enjoys working closely with clients and subcontractors, and wants to make a real impact within a growing business.

The Role

• Preparing accurate estimates, quotations and competitive tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and client requirements to identify opportunities and risks.
• Producing detailed pricing, Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost plans.
• Pricing refurbishment and fit out works across multiple trades.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting procurement and commercial management of projects.
• Monitoring costs, variations and project performance.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Providing clear commercial reporting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial professional within construction.
• Experience delivering or pricing commercial refurbishment, fit out or planned maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, estimating and construction costs.
• Ability to confidently read drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Background working with FM providers, local authorities, healthcare, education, offices or commercial clients.
• Experience with refurbishment, reactive works or fit out packages.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts, variations and project cost reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a varied portfolio of exciting commercial projects.
• Be part of a growing and ambitious team.
• Opportunity to take ownership and make a real contribution.
• Career development within a successful construction business.

If you're a commercially focused QS/Estimator who enjoys winning work and delivering projects, we want to hear from you