Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Essex

Location: Essex

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + car allowance

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to manage the financial and contractual aspects of brickwork packages from tender through to final account. This hands-on role works closely with site and contracts teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

Prepare and manage estimates and budgets for brickwork packages.

Produce accurate monthly valuations and applications for payment.

Monitor costs against budgets and report on project profitability.

Identify, value, and agree variations and additional works.

Manage cash flow, payment notices, and final accounts.

Contracts & Procurement

Review and administer subcontract and main contract conditions (JCT preferred).

Assist with tendering, take-offs, and pricing of brickwork packages.

Procure materials and labour in line with programme and budget.

Negotiate rates with suppliers and labour-only subcontractors.

Project Support

Work closely with contracts managers, site managers, and estimators.

Attend site meetings and commercial reviews as required.

Provide commercial input to programme and delivery strategies.

Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations when necessary.

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