Estimator; Quantity Surveying Background

Estimator (Quantity Surveying Background) Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Outside IR35 | ASAP Start

Location: North Wales
Contract: Self-employed, temp-to-perm
Initial Term: 6-month contract with the opportunity to become permanent
Rate: £25–£29 per hour (depending on experience)
Pay: Weekly pay every Friday
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator with a Quantity Surveying or commercial background for an immediate start. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, initially offered on a self-employed basis, with the intention of becoming permanent after 6 months, subject to performance and business needs. The role involves producing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a variety of construction projects, including fire remediation, cladding, access works, and general building and maintenance.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking for both flexibility and long-term stability.

• Review and analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates
• Carry out detailed measurements and take-offs from design information
• Prepare clear and well-structured tender submissions within required deadlines
• Liaise with internal commercial and delivery teams to ensure tenders are technically compliant and commercially viable
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations and pricing
• Assist with tender handovers, clearly communicating pricing assumptions, risks, and opportunities
• Monitor material, labour, and subcontractor pricing trends to ensure estimates remain competitive
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, contributing to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
• Support continuous improvement of estimating and commercial processes

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction estimating or a commercial role
• Background in Quantity Surveying or commercial management is desirable
• Experience with in fire remediation, cladding, access, or general building and maintenance projects preferred
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts (desirable)
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Experience using estimating or commercial software (or ability to learn quickly)
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar (desirable)
• Full clean driving licence

• ASAP start
• £25–£29 per hour, weekly pay every Friday
• Outside IR35
• Self-employed initially with a clear path to permanent employment after 6 months
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation
• Exposure to a diverse range of construction and remediation projects
• Supportive and collaborative commercial environment

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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