Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Drylining & SFS

Location: Northampton or Staffordshire
Salary: £75,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, 25 days Holiday, Bonus , annual trips abroad

Company: Award Winning Specialist Subcontractor 

About The Company: 

We are currently working with a highly respected specialist subcontractor working with some of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors. Specialising in drylining, plastering, SFS and fire stopping, the company has established an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and delivering projects to a consistently high standard.

With a strong portfolio of repeat clients, several industry awards and an impressive level of staff retention, they have built a business that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

The company has developed a positive, supportive and collaborative culture, combining high standards and ambition with an environment where employees are valued and given the opportunity to develop.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator, or a Quantity Surveyor looking to make the move into Estimating, to join its team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take a key role within an established and growing specialist subcontractor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of specialist construction projects, working closely with Tier 1 contractors, clients, suppliers and the internal commercial and operational teams.

Candidates with an Estimating background are preferred, but the company will also consider experienced Quantity Surveyors who have a strong background in drylining, fire stopping or a similar specialist subcontracting environment and are looking to move into an Estimating-focused role.

About You

We're interested in speaking to candidates from either of the following backgrounds:

Experienced Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within construction or specialist subcontracting.

• Ideally experienced in drylining and/or fire stopping.

• Experience working with or tendering to Tier 1 contractors would be highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, quantities and tender documentation.

• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail.

Quantity Surveyor looking to move into Estimating

• Strong QS background within construction or specialist subcontracting.

• Experience in drylining, fire stopping, SFS, plastering or a related discipline would be particularly relevant.

• Good understanding of subcontract packages, costs, labour, materials and procurement.

• Commercially minded with an interest in developing a career within Estimating.

• Confident working with clients, contractors and the supply chain.

• Keen to develop estimating skills and take greater ownership of the pre-construction/tendering process.