Quantity Surveyor​/Estimator

Location: Cambridgeshire

Estiamtor / Quantity Surveyor

Location:

East England - 2 Days office / 3 days home

Up to £65,000

Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class steel and metalwork solutions across complex projects?

We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across structural steel and architectural metalwork packages on major infrastructure and commercial developments.

This business forms part of a major international contractor group, offering the backing, stability, and progression opportunities of a global organisation, combined with the agility and specialist expertise of a dedicated steel and metalwork division.

With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an QS/Estimator to lead and shape their estimating function, with a strong commercial and QS influence.

This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility.

The Role

Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and commercial controls.

Take full ownership of estimating activity across structural steel and architectural metalwork packages, from enquiry through to final submission.

Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for a wide range of projects including primary steelwork, secondary steel, staircases, balustrades, handrails, and bespoke metalwork solutions.

Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects.

Provide commercial leadership across pre-construction, ensuring strong cost planning, value engineering, and risk mitigation.

Oversee pricing strategy, supply chain engagement, and margin control across both steel and metalwork scopes.

Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members.

Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and wider business strategy.

Provide QS-level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, variations, and financial risk assessment.

About You

Proven leadership experience in estimating within structural steel and/or architectural metalwork.

Strong experience pricing both heavy structural steelwork and detailed metalwork packages.

Background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying is highly desirable.

Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes.

Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis.

Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive.

Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division.

What's on Offer

The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function.

Backing of a global contractor, offering long-term career stability and progression opportunities.

Potential for future career development within a wider international group.

Long-term security with a strong and growing project pipeline.

Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.

For more information, please get in touch with our steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell or Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company