* Sector: Main Contractor – Alterations & Refurbishment Projects
Join Our Growing Team
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join our established SME main contracting business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle while playing a key role in securing and delivering projects for public sector clients. Our work includes refurbishment, alteration, and improvement projects across sectors including education, healthcare, local authorities, and other public sector organisations.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will also support our business development and bidding activities, helping us maintain and expand our presence on public sector frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing cost estimates, tenders, and pricing submissions
* Managing procurement and subcontractor packages
* Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts
* Producing accurate financial reporting and forecasts
* Supporting the preparation of framework submissions, PQQs, SQs, and tender responses
* Assisting with written quality responses for public sector bids and framework applications
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
* Supporting continuous improvement of commercial and tendering processes
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring both strong commercial capability and a proactive approach to client engagement and tendering. You will ideally have:
* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
* Experience working for a main contractor, ideally within refurbishment and small-to-medium value projects (up to £4million)
* Strong knowledge of procurement, cost control, valuations, and final accounts
* Experience preparing tender submissions and public sector bid documentation
* Understanding of public sector frameworks and procurement processes
* Excellent written communication skills, particularly for quality submissions and tender responses
* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
* A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive and growing business
* Work on meaningful projects within the public sector
* Opportunity to influence both project delivery and future business growth
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply
If you are an ambitious Quantity Surveyor/Estimator looking for a varied role that combines commercial management, tendering, and client engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and a short covering note to dawn.h@chenryandsons.co.uk
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