Senior Estimator / Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Senior Estimator / Surveyor for their Property Services Division. This role involves managing insurance reinstatement projects and collaborating with various stakeholders, making it ideal for professionals with a strong background in estimating and surveying. The position offers a competitive salary, long-term stability, and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Fuel card

Health insurance (including spouse)

Company pension & life insurance

Generous paid holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction estimating and surveying.
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and building regulations.
• Self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Focus on insurance loss repairs and reinstatement works.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage projects ranging from £10,000 to £500,000.

Skills

Construction estimating

Surveying

Construction technology

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Estimator / Surveyor

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid - Site, Office & Home Based)

Sector: Property Services - Insurance Reinstatement Works

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Estimator / Surveyor looking for a new challenge in a specialist and highly respected division of the construction industry? We're offering a long-term opportunity for a dedicated and commercially minded Senior Estimator/Surveyor to join our Property Services Division a team known for high standards, repeat business, and long-standing client relationships.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance (including spouse)
• Company pension & life insurance
• Generous paid holidays
• Long-term stability and development opportunities within a supportive team

About the Role

This role focuses on insurance loss repairs and reinstatement works, including damage from floods, fires, water escapes, lightning strikes, and other building defects. Projects span domestic, residential blocks, educational, industrial, and commercial buildings, ranging in value from £10,000 to £500,000, with some schedule of rates projects from £20,000 to £100,000.

You'll be involved in both tendered and negotiated works, working collaboratively with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. The culture is built on mutual trust, long-term partnerships, and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in construction estimating and surveying
• Good working knowledge of construction technology, JCT contracts, measured term contracts, and building regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A professional qualification is desirable
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, relationship-based working environment

Apply!

If this Senior Estimator / Surveyor role sounds of interest please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.