Senior Estimator​/Quantity Surveyor - Plymouth

Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £42,800 – £54,300

Location:

Cornwall
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading construction and infrastructure business to recruit a Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a leading role in tendering, estimating, and quantity surveying activities across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and new-build projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing new business, managing project financial performance, and supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.

Working closely with operational teams, business leaders, and supply chain partners, you will lead the preparation of high-quality tender submissions and provide commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the management, planning, and production of tender submissions for projects up to £5 million in value
• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans, and Bills of Quantities
• Manage Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reporting and financial forecasting
• Coordinate bid contributors and ensure submissions meet governance and quality standards
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts
• Support procurement and tender evaluation processes
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to agree commercial strategies and tender returns
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for value engineering and efficiency improvements
• Represent the business at client meetings and tender interviews
• Promote best practice in health, safety, environmental, and commercial management

• Degree or HNC in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Proven experience in both estimating and quantity surveying within the construction sector
• Experience working on refurbishment and new-build projects
• Strong knowledge of tendering, procurement, and bid management processes
• Experience preparing CVRs, project forecasts, and financial reports
• Good understanding of NEC and JCT forms of contract
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• CSCS Card and full UK Driving Licence

• Salary of £42,800 – £54,300
• Permanent position with flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous employer pension contribution
• 23 days annual leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking construction business, apply today through Construo Recruitment.