Job Opportunity - Senior Estimator / Surveyor | Gloucester | Competitive Salary + Package
Ivy Resource Group is recruiting for a Senior Estimator / Surveyor to join a specialist property services division based in Gloucester. This is a permanent opportunity within a well-established and profitable team focused on delivering high-quality insurance-related repair and reinstatement works.
The Company
Our client operates a successful Property Services Division delivering a range of projects following events such as floods, fires, escapes of water, and other building-related issues. Projects range from domestic properties to multi-occupancy residential, educational, industrial, and commercial buildings. The division carries out both negotiated and tendered works, with strong, long-term relationships across clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
The Role
As Senior Estimator / Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 (negotiated and tendered) and measured term/schedule of rates projects from £20,000 to £100,000. The role requires a commercially minded professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment and can confidently manage projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for tendered and negotiated projects
Carry out site measurements and review drawings to calculate accurate quantities
Compile and submit quotations and negotiate contract sums
Prepare valuations, forecasts, interim and final invoices
Manage variations and final account agreements
Procure and manage subcontractor packages including orders, payments, and variations
Attend site and team meetings, maintain accurate project records
Support the Contracts Managers and Site Managers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
Provide commercial and contractual advice across the team
Requirements
Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying, ideally within insurance-related reinstatement or small works sectors
Good knowledge of construction technology, JCT Contracts, and schedule of rates/measured term contracts
Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
A professional qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in a relevant field is desirable
Based within 45 minutes of Gloucester, with flexibility to work from site, office, and home
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Fuel card
Health insurance for employee and spouse
Company pension
Life insurance
Generous holiday allowance
How to Apply
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable and supportive team, this is the role for you. Please apply with your CV and covering letter. References will be required for the successful applicant.
How to apply:
Submit your CV
Call / Text / Whatsapp Robbie on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
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