Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Brigg

Duration: Permanent

Report: Commercial Director, Commercial Manager

Our client is one of the UK’s leading medium sized civil engineering, demolition, construction & survey companies.

They value their long-term relationships with their clients, the success of which shows in repeat business and stems from their focus on high quality performance, delivering projects on time and providing cost effective solutions.

They are a family-owned company that are proud to have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience from a large range of projects throughout the UK and abroad since 1970’s. Their family values ensure they treat every project individually and commitment in providing a first class finished project.

Their trained professionals have years of experience in working in constrained sites. With their ‘can do’ attitude they have become adept in problem solving, pre-emptying and overcoming unforeseen obstacles.

Our client has the capacity to undertake and complete a wide range of contracts valued from £5,000 to £5,000,000 and offer a wide range of civil engineering, demolition, construction & survey services.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Estimator / Quantity Surveyorr to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and construction projects, from initial cost planning through to final account settlement. The Quantity surveyor will ensure alignment between company and client requirements, with a focus on cost efficiency, value optimisation and risk management to support the successful delivery of projects to agreed standards, budgets and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, auditable cost estimates for water and wastewater schemes across all stages of AMP8 delivery
• Develop estimates using first principles, historical data, framework rates and supply chain quotations
• Support target cost development in accordance with NEC contracts and LWE commercial governance
• Prepare and issue subcontract and supplier pricing packages within programme timescales
• Identify and manage cost risk, opportunity and value engineering options
• Work collaboratively with design, construction, commercial and planning teams
• Present cost plans and estimates to senior management and client representatives for review and settlement
• Provide regular progress updates to the estimating team
• Ensure workload is planned to meet programme and client deadlines
• Maintain estimating records, assumptions and benchmark data
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to support programme requirements
• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
• To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Provide commercial input on contractual and legal matters arising during project delivery
• Support the wider commercial team with administrative duties, including data entry into internal systems and maintaining accurate filing structures

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, detail driven individual with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and willingness to learn pricing methodologies.
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A team focused mindset with a desire to contribute to a collaborative working culture.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a Estimating / Quantity Surveyor role, within Civil Engineering
• Strong numerical and financial management skills with a high level of commercial awareness
• Proven experience in cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and associated financial systems

For more information, please forward your up-to-date CV to cv@smartcityrecruiters.com