Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location Gloucester
Discipline: Construction Professionals
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££50000 - £55000 per annum
Contact name: Conor Winchle

Contact email: construction@ivyresourcegroup.com
Job ref: PERM QS/EST GLOS_1751959987
Published: about 5 hours ago

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 07835 935 486 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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