At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage refurbishment projects, from estimating to final accounts, and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Established regional building contractor with a focus on public sector projects.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, £6k car allowance, 20% bonus, and 26 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great long-term development opportunities in a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on diverse refurbishment projects.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in a construction environment.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A varied Quantity Surveyor / Estimator role with an established regional building contractor delivering refurbishment, alteration and improvement projects across public sector environments.
This role offers broad involvement across estimating, tendering, procurement, commercial management and final accounts, giving you exposure to both pre-construction and project delivery.
You'll be joining a close-knit business where you can work across the full project lifecycle, support long-term client relationships and play a key role in both securing and delivering projects.
The business delivers refurbishment, alteration and improvement works across sectors including education, healthcare, local authority and wider public sector settings, with projects ranging from smaller works through to multi-million-pound schemes.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing procurement and subcontractor packages
- Overseeing valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts
- Producing commercial reports, forecasts and project financial updates
- Assisting with written quality responses and bid information
- Working closely with project teams to manage commercial performance
- Building relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Helping improve commercial, estimating and tendering processes
The role would suit a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who enjoys variety and wants involvement in both pre-construction and project delivery.
Experience required:
- Working as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or QS/Estimator
- Experience with a building contractor, refurbishment contractor or similar construction environment
- Good knowledge of estimating, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
- Experience supporting tenders, bids, frameworks or pre-construction activity
- Confidence working with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
- Good written communication skills, particularly around tender or quality submissions
- Experience across refurbishment, alterations, education, healthcare, local authority or public sector projects would be beneficial, but broader building contractor experience will also be considered.
Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, ~£6,000 car allowance, ~Up to 20% bonus, ~26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, ~Permanent position with an established regional building contractor, ~Varied refurbishment and alteration projects, ~Involvement across both estimating and commercial delivery, ~Long-term development opportunity.
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who wants variety, involvement and visibility, with the chance to support estimating, tendering, project delivery and client relationships across a broad range of refurbishment projects.
Building Surveyor Contract Full Time in Coventry employer: Principal People Recruitment
At Principal People Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of autonomy and growth. Our Birmingham-based team offers a supportive environment where Health and Safety Consultants can thrive, with opportunities for professional development and a diverse client portfolio to engage with. With competitive salaries and generous benefits, we are committed to empowering our employees to achieve their career aspirations while making a meaningful impact in various industries.
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