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Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Location:
Shropshire
Salary:
Negotiable DOE
Industry:
Civil Engineering & Construction
Our client is a well-established, family-owned civil engineering and construction contractor with over 35 years of industry experience. Operating across Wales, the North West and the Midlands, they deliver a comprehensive range of services from groundworks through to full site infrastructure works.
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team. This role will support both tendering and live projects, ensuring robust cost control and successful commercial delivery across civil engineering and construction schemes.
You will work closely with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners to manage costs, mitigate risk and maximise value.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Tendering
Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
Analyse drawings, specifications and contract documentation
Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options
Assist with post-tender clarifications and negotiations
Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
Prepare and manage project budgets and cash flow forecasts
Measure works and prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
Assess and manage subcontractor applications and payments
Manage variations, compensation events and change control
Monitor and report on project commercial performance
Stakeholder & Project Support
Work collaboratively with project managers and site teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor and/or Estimator role within civil engineering or construction
Good working knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, xiskglj Construction Management or similar
Membership of or working towards RICS or CIOB
Experience working on local authority or framework projects
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Secure, long-term role within a stable and growing contractor
Ongoing training and professional development
Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering and construction projects
Supportive and professional working environment
If you are interested in applying for this position and would like to learn more, send your CV in confidence to the team here at YCR, and we will be in touch shortly.
Job Title:
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Location:
Shropshire
Salary:
Negotiable DOE
Industry:
Civil Engineering & Construction
Contact Detail:
Your Construction Recruitment Recruiting Team
