QS & Estimator

Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator THE COMPANY:

For over 80 years, C Henry & Sons Ltd has offered a wide range of building and construction solutions across the East Midlands.

Based in Blaby, near Leicester, we are a family‑run business, who pride ourselves on our personal service and the excellent reputation we've built up in the area.

We provide bespoke services across a range of sectors including new build, refurbishments, conversions and building maintenance for both public and private sector clients. We have undertaken projects within schools and colleges, universities, hospitals, local authority buildings along with hotels, restaurants and pubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our established SME main contracting business. This is an opportunity for a construction professional who can operate autonomously across both estimating and quantity surveying, playing a key role in securing profitable work and managing the commercial delivery of projects.

The role will typically involve an approximate 50/50 balance between estimating and pre‑construction activity and quantity surveying/commercial management, although this will vary according to the company's live workload.

Our work includes refurbishment, fit‑out, alteration, new build and maintenance projects, generally ranging from approximately £25k to £4m, across education, healthcare, local authorities and other public and private sector organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation and preparing accurate cost estimates
• Preparing detailed tender build‑ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontract and other project costs.
• Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Preparing tender returns, pricing submissions and supporting post‑tender negotiations.
• Identifying value engineering and alternative solutions where appropriate.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre‑construction through to final account.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages, including commercial negotiations and package management.
• Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Producing accurate cost‑value reconciliations, forecasts, cash‑flow information and commercial reports.
• Working closely with contracts managers and operational teams to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and maintaining appropriate project records and documentation.

Public Sector, Frameworks & Business Development

• Supporting business development and bidding activities to help maintain and expand the company's presence on public sector frameworks.
• Supporting the preparation of framework submissions, PQQs, SQs and tender responses.
• Contributing to written quality responses for public sector bids and framework applications.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply‑chain partners.
• Supporting continuous improvement of commercial, estimating and tendering processes.

ABOUT YOU:

• We are looking for an experienced construction commercial professional who combines strong estimating and quantity surveying capability with sound commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to client and stakeholder…