At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare estimates and manage project costs in waterproofing and groundworks.
- Company: Leading specialist contractor with over 20 years of industry expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and work on technically challenging projects across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, strong estimating skills, and commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location - Essex
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the waterproofing, gas membrane, and groundworks sector, delivering high-quality projects across the UK. With over 20 years of industry expertise, the business provides complete design, supply, and installation solutions for below-ground waterproofing systems, gas membranes, and associated specialist works on both residential and commercial developments. Renowned for its technical expertise, quality workmanship, and long-standing relationships with leading contractors and developers, the company continues to experience sustained growth across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing competitive estimates and tender submissions for waterproofing and groundworks packages
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Producing accurate cost plans, bills of quantities, and take-offs
- Managing the commercial aspects of projects from award through to final account
- Preparing valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
- Managing variations and change control procedures
- Procuring subcontractors and suppliers while negotiating favourable terms
- Monitoring project costs, cash flow, and commercial performance
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
- Supporting senior management with commercial reporting and forecasting
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Quantity Surveyor / Estimator will have:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or dual QS/Estimator within the construction industry
- Experience within waterproofing, groundworks, civils, concrete structures, or specialist subcontracting would be highly advantageous
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial procedures, and cost management
- Excellent estimating and analytical skills
- Strong negotiation and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and live projects simultaneously
- High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £70,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected specialist contractor
- Exposure to technically challenging waterproofing and groundworks projects across the UK
- Long-term career progression within an expanding business
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to play a key role within an established commercial team
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Locations
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator in Chelmsford, Essex employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
Join a leading specialist contractor in Essex, renowned for its technical expertise and quality workmanship in waterproofing and groundworks. With a competitive salary of £45,000 - £70,000 and an attractive benefits package, this role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, along with long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business. Be part of a team that values strong relationships and provides exposure to technically challenging projects across the UK.
