Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Residential Groundworks

An established and growing residential groundworks contractor is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join its commercial team in Leicestershire.

Working with many of the UK's leading housebuilders, the business delivers a wide range of residential infrastructure and groundworks packages, including roads, sewers, drainage, foundations, plot works and external works. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful contractor with genuine long-term career prospects.

The Role

This is a varied commercial position, combining both estimating and quantity surveying responsibilities. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will play a key role from tender stage through to project completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing estimates and tender submissions for residential groundworks projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing accurate take-offs and cost plans.
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of multiple projects across the region.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or in a combined commercial role within the construction industry.
• Experience in residential groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• A strong commercial mindset with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction (preferred but not essential).
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position with a well-established and growing residential groundworks contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of residential infrastructure projects.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of work.

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Estimator looking to develop your career with a respected residential groundworks contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.