Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Small Works

Overview

Manage pricing, procurement and delivery of small residential and electrical projects

Key Responsibilities

• estimating
• surveying
• electrical coordination
• subcontractor management
• procurement
• project delivery

Tasks

This is a broad position covering both commercial and potentially some project management responsibilities, suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership from pricing through to completion. You’ll manage projects end to end — pricing, procuring, and delivering with the support of site teams. -Undertake both estimating and surveying duties as required. -Coordinate with the company’s in-house electrical team. -Manage subcontractors, materials, and client communication. -Price and manage multiple small works and electrical projects (£50k–£5m). -Oversee procurement, delivery, to final account.

Requirements

• project management
• electrical packages
• estimating
• commercial
• project delivery
• prime residential

What You Bring

-Comfortable managing several small projects concurrently. -Knowledge of electrical packages advantageous. -A mix of estimating, commercial, and project delivery experience. -Experience within high end / prime residential construction in the UK market is essential.

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Benefits

Projects typically range from £50k to £5m, including refurbishments, fit- outs, and electrical packages (for their small in house electrical team), all with a focus on prime residential projects. London | £60k–£75k + Package -Pension (5% employer / 3% employee) -£60k–£70k (depending on experience) -25 days holiday + bank holidays -Healthcare after 6 months

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

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