Senior Residential Estimator & QS — Client facing Scotland

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd in Glasgow seeks an experienced Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, permanent position. You will handle cost estimates, tender submissions, and budgeting across a mix of high-end residential projects in Scotland, interfacing with clients and our design team.

The role requires reading architectural drawings, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and a driving licence. UK experience within luxury residential construction is a plus.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying or estimating experience within residential construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience within kitchens, bathrooms or luxury residential construction would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Measure drawings and produce Bills of Quantities.
• Carry out digital take-offs from architectural and structural drawings.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Produce project budgets and cost plans.
• Monitor project costs and profitability.
• Price variations and additional works on live projects.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Develop estimating systems, templates and cost databases.
• Meeting clients to discuss projects and priorities.
• Consulting with customers to understand budgets and specifications.
• Present quotations and commercial proposals to clients.
• Explaining build costs and alternative options where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recruitment Helpline Ltd in Glasgow seeks an experienced Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, permanent position. You will handle cost estimates, tender submissions, and budgeting across a mix of high-end residential projects in Scotland, interfacing with clients and our design team.

The role requires reading architectural drawings, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and a driving licence. UK experience within luxury residential construction is a plus.