Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

2 weeks ago

Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom CF Construction Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

CF Construction (Collingham) Ltd is a long-established East Midlands Contractor based outside of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire delivering highway infrastructure maintenance and surfacing projects.

We're currently recruiting for an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to support tendering processes and drive commercial performance across a range of civil engineering projects and schemes.  Whether you're a QS looking to broaden your estimating experience or an Estimator keen to deepen your commercial involvement, this role provides the ideal platform to grow your career within a forward-thinking and collaborative team.

Job details:

Employment type:
Permanent / Full-time

Shift and schedule:
Monday to Friday

The Role:

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work across both pre-contract and post-contract phases—combining cost estimation, bid preparation, and financial oversight to ensure value delivery from concept to completion. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering the chance to contribute directly to the success of each project.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

· Analyse project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.

· Analyse tender documents and prepare competitive bids

· Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.

· Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning·

· Monitor project progress and assess variations and claims

· Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure cost-effective delivery

· Create interim applications

· Analyse outcomes and write detailed financial reports.

· Produce final accounts

· Support value engineering and risk management initiatives

· Generate customer and work stream opportunity appraisals

What do we need from you?

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating or QS roles within civil engineering
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Knowledge and experience of JCT & NEC contracts
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing
  • Project management and budgeting skills
  • Proficiency in estimating software
    (desirable)

Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking

The role involves regular travel to site locations, so a full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary £45,000-£55,000

· Company Bonus Scheme

· Pension scheme

· Health care plan

· Professional development support

· Use of Company vehicle

Our recruitment process:

CF Construction (Collingham) Ltd is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support to make the process more accessible, please don't hesitate to contact our team—we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

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