Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in the 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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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.