Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in Cambridgeshire

Estiamtor / Quantity Surveyor

Location: East England – 2 days office / 3 days home.

Up to £65,000.

We are a highly regarded, forward‑thinking fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across structural steel and architectural metalwork packages on major infrastructure and commercial developments. The business forms part of a major international contractor group and offers the backing, stability, and progression opportunities of a global organisation, combined with the agility and specialist expertise of a dedicated steel and metalwork division.

The Role

• Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and commercial controls.
• Take full ownership of estimating activity across structural steel and architectural metalwork packages, from enquiry through to final submission.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for a wide range of projects including primary steelwork, secondary steel, staircases, balustrades, handrails, and bespoke metalwork solutions.
• Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects.
• Provide commercial leadership across pre‑construction, ensuring strong cost planning, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee pricing strategy, supply chain engagement, and margin control across both steel and metalwork scopes.
• Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and wider business strategy.
• Provide QS‑level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, variations, and financial risk assessment.

About You

• Proven leadership experience in estimating within structural steel and/or architectural metalwork.
• Strong experience pricing both heavy structural steelwork and detailed metalwork packages.
• Background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying is highly desirable.
• Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes.
• Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis.
• Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive.
• Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high‑performing division.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function.
• Backing of a global contractor, offering long‑term career stability and progression opportunities.
• Potential for future career development within a wider international group.
• Long‑term security with a strong and growing project pipeline.
• Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.

For more information, please get in touch with our steel specialists Sharon O’Donnell or Sabrina O’Donnell at The Highfield Company.

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