Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Cormac; Scorrier; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Flexible working hours

Continuous training and development opportunities

Job summary

Cormac is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to manage and deliver tendering and quantity surveying activities. You'll lead the bid process, prepare accurate costings, and ensure compliance with company governance.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent in a construction-related field and proven experience in the construction industry. This role offers flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying within construction.
• Strong knowledge of tendering and procurement processes.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and production of tenders.
• Prepare detailed costings and estimates for tenders.
• Manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Tendering

Procurement

Project financials

Client relationship management

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree or HNC in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in building and construction industry to play a pivotal role in managing and delivering our tendering and quantity surveying activities. You’ll be responsible for leading the bid process, preparing accurate costings, and ensuring compliance with company governance. Working collaboratively across Cormac and the wider Corserv divisions, you’ll use your commercial acumen and persuasive communication to drive quality, efficiency, and business growth.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, work to exacting deadlines, and contribute to the strategic development of Cormac’s four-year plan for commercial growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the management, planning, and production of innovative, solution-led tenders to drive business success.
• Prepare detailed costings, estimates, and Bills of Quantities for tenders up to £5M in value.
• Manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate bid contributors across the business and ensure submissions meet governance and quality standards.
• Negotiate with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing.
• Oversee interim applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts to ensure strong cash flow.
• Liaise with Business Directors to agree on final tender figures and submit compliant returns.
• Support the strategic growth of the business through industry insight, process improvement, and innovation.
• Act as an ambassador for Cormac Construction, representing the business at tender interviews and client meetings.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental best practices across all tendering and estimating activities.

To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile

About You

You’ll bring a decisive, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to balance commercial priorities and operational needs effectively.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree or HNC (minimum) in a construction-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying within construction (refurbishment and new build).
• Strong knowledge of tendering, procurement, and bid management processes.
• Experience preparing and managing CVRs, outturn forecasts, and project financials.
• Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms and standard methods of measurement.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable success in client and stakeholder relationship management.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Our offer to you

Working Hours: 37 hours - part time opportunities will be considered

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

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Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.