Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Location: Liverpool / North West
Sector: M&E, Building Services, Refurbishment & Maintenance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established building services contractor based in the Liverpool area is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to take ownership of the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS or Estimator who wants more autonomy, influence and responsibility than a standard package-based role. The business delivers mechanical, electrical, refurbishment, maintenance and construction services across sectors including education, healthcare, housing, retail, leisure and local authority/public sector environments.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and operational delivery teams, supporting projects from early pricing and tender stage through to delivery, valuations, cost control and final account.
The Role
* Preparing estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for refurbishment, maintenance and M&E-led projects
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and client requirements
* Carrying out take-offs and preparing accurate costings for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
* Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations
* Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor/supplier orders, invoices and variations
* Monitoring project costs throughout the lifecycle of each scheme
* Preparing and submitting monthly valuations
* Supporting budget management, forecasting and commercial reporting
* Identifying commercial risk and ensuring costs are controlled against agreed targets
* Working closely with Project Managers and Directors to support profitable project delivery
* Managing variations, change control and final account processes
* Helping improve internal commercial processes as the business continues to grow
The Candidate
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial Manager within construction, M&E, building services, refurbishment or maintenance
* Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing cost, value and risk
* Experience preparing estimates, tenders, valuations and variations
* The ability to deal directly with subcontractors, suppliers and operational teams
* Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
* Confidence working across multiple projects at any one time
* A practical, hands-on approach suited to a growing regional contractor
* Experience across live environments such as education, healthcare, housing, local authority or occupied buildings would be beneficial
* M&E or building services experience would be highly advantageous
The Opportunity
This role would suit someone who wants to step into a position with genuine ownership and visibility. Rather than being one of several QSs in a large commercial department, you would have the opportunity to shape the commercial function, work closely with directors, and play a key role in the continued growth and profitability of the business.
This is a strong opportunity for a QS or Estimator who enjoys both pre-contract pricing and post-contract commercial control, and wants a broader role with long-term progression.