Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor
📍 Essex - Thurrock
📅 Permanent Start | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term role with a stable and well-respected main contractor? We're recruiting on behalf of a confidential client with an excellent reputation delivering high-quality refurbishment and new build projects across the commercial, education, healthcare and heritage sectors.
🏗 The Role
Due to continued growth and project wins, the business is looking to appoint an Estimator / QS to support their commercial team. You’ll be involved in:
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Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for tenders and negotiated works
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Managing budgets, procurement, variations, valuations and final accounts
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Working closely with site teams, directors and clients to ensure project profitability
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Supporting pre-construction and live projects ranging from £250k to £5m
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Engaging with supply chain partners to secure best value
👤 Ideal Candidate
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3+ years’ experience in an estimating or QS role with a main contractor
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Experience across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial or heritage
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Confident managing multiple projects at various stages
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Strong understanding of JCT contracts and construction processes
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Based within a reasonable commute of South East London / Kent border
✅ Why Join?
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Long-established and financially secure main contractor
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Strong pipeline of negotiated and repeat work
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Supportive, family-run environment with low staff turnover
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Opportunity to grow with the business and take ownership of projects
This is a confidential opportunity with genuine long-term potential. If you’re looking for a settled role with a highly regarded regional contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or get in touch with Cydney Mann