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Quantity Surveyor (Construction / Geotechnical) £50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid + Company Car + Fuel Card + 25 Days Holiday + Holiday Buy In + Life Insurance Swansea Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial professional with a background in construction, civils or geotechnical projects, looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of projects from tender stage through to final account? The company on offer is an established specialist provider of geotechnical, geoenvironmental, site and land-based services, with over 30 years of experience supporting clients across the construction, infrastructure, highways, utilities and energy sectors. You will provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, from preparing tenders and developing cost estimates through to valuations, cost control and final accounts. Working closely with Project Managers, Contract Managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors, you will help ensure projects are commercially controlled and delivered effectively. The suitable candidate will hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying and have experience in a similar role within construction or geotechnical environments. The Role Take ownership of estimating and commercial activities from initial tender through to project completion Develop accurate project costs by assessing drawings, specifications, labour, materials and plant requirements Work Closely with Project Managers, Contract Managers and site teams throughout Project Delivery Travelling across South Wales and Southern England Monday to Friday, 8 - 5 The Person Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator within commercial construction environments Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying Full UK driving license If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH27565 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Senior Estimator Major Projects Work Winning I'm working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing Work Winning team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in pricing and securing major water and civil engineering projects , working on complex, high-value schemes across the UK. You'll take a leading role in developing accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates , working closely with pre-construction, engineering, commercial and operational teams to put together winning solutions. The role Lead the preparation of estimates for major civil engineering and water projects Take ownership of pricing from early-stage opportunity through to tender submission Develop detailed and commercially robust estimates Review construction methodologies, build-ups, risks and opportunities Work closely with design, engineering, commercial and operational teams Lead and coordinate estimating activities across complex tenders Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve competitiveness Support the development of winning strategies and value-engineered solutions Present estimates and pricing strategies to senior stakeholders What they're looking for Strong Senior Estimator / Estimator experience within a Tier 1 or major infrastructure contractor Strong civil engineering background Experience across water, utilities, infrastructure or major civils Good understanding of construction methodologies and buildability Strong knowledge of risk, pricing and commercial principles Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary tenders Excellent analytical and numerical skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive, commercially minded approach with a genuine desire to win work If you don't tick every single box but have strong estimating experience across major civil engineering or infrastructure projects, I'd still be keen to speak. Why consider it? You'll be joining a major UK infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work across water, rail, highways, airports, energy and wider civil engineering . Interested? If you're an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator looking for your next opportunity within major infrastructure, get in touch for a confidential conversation. Harry Buckland Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Civils Estimator Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience Holiday: 32 Days incl. bank holidays Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail, Estimating, Construction Our client is a leading UK provider of construction and engineering services to the rail network, supporting major infrastructure and rail projects across the country. The company delivers specialist services across trackwork, civil engineering, construction and rail infrastructure, working with major clients across the industry. With extensive sector expertise and a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery, they play an important role in maintaining and developing the UK's rail infrastructure. Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit an estimator form a civil engineering background. You'll primarily be overseeing drainage, concrete and other small civils projects within railway depots. Your day to day will include reviewing drawings, producing quantity take-offs, identifying commercial risk, and maximising value engineering opportunities. Position Duties Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to understand project requirements. Preparing detailed estimates and competitive tenders for civil engineering and rail projects. Completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements for earthworks, drainage, groundworks, concrete, utilities, roads and associated civil works. Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and plant providers. Pricing labour, materials, plant, subcontractor costs, preliminaries, overheads and project-specific requirements. Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to clarify tender requirements and obtain accurate costs. Identifying commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential areas of cost exposure within tenders. Carrying out value engineering and identifying alternative construction methods or materials to improve cost efficiency. Preparing detailed tender documentation, pricing schedules and supporting information for submission. Working closely with the commercial and pre-construction teams to ensure estimates are accurate and commercially viable. Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required to assess project conditions and potential risks. Maintaining accurate estimating records and updating cost databases with current labour, material and subcontractor rates. Monitoring tender deadlines and ensuring all bids are completed and submitted accurately and on time. Position Requirements 3 to 5 years of proven experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure. Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, including groundworks, drainage, earthworks, utilities, concrete and rail. Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, tenders and competitive quotations. Ability to accurately complete quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and specifications. Strong knowledge of labour, material, plant and subcontractor pricing. Experience obtaining, assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor quotations. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential cost exposure. Ability to undertake value engineering and identify cost-effective construction solutions. Good understanding of tender processes, contract documentation and project specifications. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using estimating or construction software. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams. Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commercially minded, organised and proactive approach to estimating. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits where required. Position Remuneration Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Regular working hours and strong annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, for a great work-life balance. A collaborative working environment, as a part of a growing specialist firm within the rail and infrastructure sectors. Full support to progress your career within the industry and the opportunity to learn from sector experts. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

Senior Estimator Location: Cumbria (Sellafield Site) / Hybrid Working Available Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Senior Estimator Major Nuclear Infrastructure Projects Sellafield Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to play a key role on one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes? Our client, is a leading international engineering and construction organisation with over 60 years of experience delivering complex nuclear and infrastructure projects globally. The company has recently secured a major long-term framework as part of the Sellafield Ltd Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP), supporting critical nuclear operations, decommissioning and civil infrastructure works across the Sellafield site. As a result of continued growth, they are seeking a highly capable Senior Estimator to join their commercial and pre-construction team, helping to secure and deliver a diverse portfolio of major projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The Role Reporting to the Head of Estimating, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure and nuclear projects. You will work closely with project managers, planners, engineers, commercial teams and supply chain partners to develop robust cost plans from concept through to tender submission. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions. Review client specifications, drawings and contract documentation. Develop estimating strategies for complex infrastructure and nuclear projects. Produce first-principle estimates and cost plans. Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support bid presentations and commercial negotiations. Collaborate with engineering, planning and project delivery teams. Maintain cost databases and benchmarking information. Ensure estimates comply with company governance and client requirements. Candidate Requirements Essential Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator on major construction or infrastructure projects. Strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, nuclear, energy or heavy industrial sectors. Experience producing detailed estimates from first principles. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts. Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Ability to lead estimating activities on large-scale projects. Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

A well-established, self-delivering groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team in Cheadle Hulme on a temp to perm basis. The Estimator will price civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame packages, producing competitive tenders that win the right work at the right margin. The Estimator Role Build accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents Take off quantities for labour, plant and materials across groundworks and civils schemes Source competitive quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Break down costs, overheads and risk, and put forward value engineering or alternative methods where they add value Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings and handle clarifications Work closely with procurement, project managers and site teams so what is priced matches what is delivered Prepare full handover packs when a tender is won, highlighting risks, assumptions and exclusions Keep market rates current and maintain a strong network of suppliers and subcontractors About You The successful Estimator will have a proven track record in groundworks, civil engineering or RC frame, with groundworks as your core strength. Sound knowledge of drainage, foundations, earthworks, highways and utilities Confident using Valesco or similar estimating software, plus Excel Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contracts HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying; RICS or CIOB membership is an advantage Organised enough to run several tenders at once against tight deadlines Why Apply As an Estimator here, your pricing directly shapes which projects the business wins and how profitable they are. You will work closely with the commercial and operational teams in a business that values practical, accurate estimating. To apply for this Estimator role, send your CV or contact Abbie Burnett at RTL Group.

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our successful project team in South Yorkshire. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing tenders ranging in value from £5k to £3m across our client base within the gas industry, including Cadent Gas, National Gas, and National Gas Services. You must have experience in Civil Engineering, ideally within the gas industry. Be able to liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines and have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Responsibilities: Review scopes of work and associated drawings. Raise technical and commercial queries in line with tender deadlines. Prepare estimates as both a Subcontractor and Principal Contractor, using direct labour where applicable. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to gather pricing and technical information. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for value and compliance. Produce technical responses and project execution statements (with support from the Health & Safety and project teams where needed). Draft initial tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (planner support available for larger, more complex projects). Collate and analyse information for take-offs and planned submissions. Attend site visits and client meetings across the UK as required. Interpret framework agreements and NEC4 contract types (Options A, C, and E). Qualifications: Proven experience in civil engineering and construction, ideally within the utilities sector. Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment. In return they offre excellent salary and benefit packages

Our client is a leading organisation operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead their national estimating function and play a key role in supporting continued business growth. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the delivery of accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates across major frameworks, term service contracts and projects . Key responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and managing a national estimating team. Overseeing major tenders, frameworks and project estimates. Setting estimating standards, processes and best practice. Providing senior input into pricing strategy, commercial risk and bid governance. Working closely with commercial, procurement, operational and business development teams. Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Driving continuous improvement across estimating systems, processes and cost data. Supporting successful bid handovers and post-tender reviews. About You The ideal candidate will have significant estimating experience within water, utilities, infrastructure, construction or civil engineering , with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex tenders. Experience of the regulated water sector, AMP programmes, Term Service Contracts, NEC contracts and framework delivery would be highly advantageous. Strong commercial awareness, leadership capability and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside the ability to influence at senior level. Apply This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating leader to take ownership of a national function and play a key role in the continued growth of a well-established business within the UK water sector. Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.