Hughes and Associates Property Services Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
Position: Estimator/Senior Estimator Location: Norwich Reports to: Commercial Director Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits £45,000 - £65,000 About Hughes & Associates Hughes & Associates is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, we deliver tailored, client-first strategies from our headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and South East. As a RICS-regulated firm, we operate to the highest industry standards, combining expert consultancy with hands-on contract services. Our approach simplifies the project process, eliminates inefficiencies, and ensures client outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and commercially focused Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support our consultancy and contracting services. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, the Estimator will contribute to winning work, maintaining profitability, and delivering value for our clients. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing documents across a wide range of projects. Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and requirements. Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value is achieved. Develop bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules. Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and senior leadership to ensure estimates align with project and client needs. Support the preparation and submission of tenders, including clarifications and value engineering proposals. Maintain and develop cost databases, benchmarking information, and supplier frameworks. Attend site visits, client briefings, and pre/post-tender meetings when required. Monitor market trends and cost fluctuations to maintain competitiveness. Ensure compliance with Hughes & Associates' standards, procedures, and RICS regulations. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and contract forms. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and client value. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and drawings. Qualifications HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not essential). Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES) desirable but not required. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy. A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery. Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Norwich NR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Estimating: 4 years (required) Willingness to travel: 25% (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Position: Estimator/Senior Estimator Location: Norwich Reports to: Commercial Director Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits £45,000 - £65,000 About Hughes & Associates Hughes & Associates is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, we deliver tailored, client-first strategies from our headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and South East. As a RICS-regulated firm, we operate to the highest industry standards, combining expert consultancy with hands-on contract services. Our approach simplifies the project process, eliminates inefficiencies, and ensures client outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and commercially focused Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support our consultancy and contracting services. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, the Estimator will contribute to winning work, maintaining profitability, and delivering value for our clients. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing documents across a wide range of projects. Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and requirements. Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value is achieved. Develop bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules. Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and senior leadership to ensure estimates align with project and client needs. Support the preparation and submission of tenders, including clarifications and value engineering proposals. Maintain and develop cost databases, benchmarking information, and supplier frameworks. Attend site visits, client briefings, and pre/post-tender meetings when required. Monitor market trends and cost fluctuations to maintain competitiveness. Ensure compliance with Hughes & Associates' standards, procedures, and RICS regulations. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and contract forms. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and client value. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and drawings. Qualifications HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not essential). Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES) desirable but not required. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy. A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery. Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Norwich NR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Estimating: 4 years (required) Willingness to travel: 25% (required) Work Location: In person
Hughes and Associates Property Services Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
Position: Estimator/Senior Estimator Location: Norwich Reports to: Commercial Director Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits £45,000 - £65,000 About Hughes & Associates Hughes & Associates is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, we deliver tailored, client-first strategies from our headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and South East. As a RICS-regulated firm, we operate to the highest industry standards, combining expert consultancy with hands-on contract services. Our approach simplifies the project process, eliminates inefficiencies, and ensures client outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and commercially focused Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support our consultancy and contracting services. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, the Estimator will contribute to winning work, maintaining profitability, and delivering value for our clients. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing documents across a wide range of projects. Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and requirements. Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value is achieved. Develop bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules. Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and senior leadership to ensure estimates align with project and client needs. Support the preparation and submission of tenders, including clarifications and value engineering proposals. Maintain and develop cost databases, benchmarking information, and supplier frameworks. Attend site visits, client briefings, and pre/post-tender meetings when required. Monitor market trends and cost fluctuations to maintain competitiveness. Ensure compliance with Hughes & Associates' standards, procedures, and RICS regulations. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and contract forms. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and client value. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and drawings. Qualifications HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not essential). Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES) desirable but not required. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy. A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery. Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Norwich NR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Estimating: 4 years (required) Willingness to travel: 25% (required) Work Location: In person
Sep 28, 2025
Full time
Position: Estimator/Senior Estimator Location: Norwich Reports to: Commercial Director Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits £45,000 - £65,000 About Hughes & Associates Hughes & Associates is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, we deliver tailored, client-first strategies from our headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and South East. As a RICS-regulated firm, we operate to the highest industry standards, combining expert consultancy with hands-on contract services. Our approach simplifies the project process, eliminates inefficiencies, and ensures client outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and commercially focused Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support our consultancy and contracting services. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, the Estimator will contribute to winning work, maintaining profitability, and delivering value for our clients. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing documents across a wide range of projects. Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and requirements. Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value is achieved. Develop bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules. Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and senior leadership to ensure estimates align with project and client needs. Support the preparation and submission of tenders, including clarifications and value engineering proposals. Maintain and develop cost databases, benchmarking information, and supplier frameworks. Attend site visits, client briefings, and pre/post-tender meetings when required. Monitor market trends and cost fluctuations to maintain competitiveness. Ensure compliance with Hughes & Associates' standards, procedures, and RICS regulations. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or a related sector. Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and contract forms. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and client value. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and drawings. Qualifications HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not essential). Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES) desirable but not required. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy. A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery. Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Norwich NR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Estimating: 4 years (required) Willingness to travel: 25% (required) Work Location: In person
Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager London (Hybrid) Permanent - Full time Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Managerto work within the Power SBU alongside the operation, technical and bidding teams to be the dedicated Commercial Lead for Pre-Contract matters for all tenders. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the SBU, ensuring that all governance is followed whilst working in a pro-active manner to engage and negotiate with new and existing clients. To lead on the negotiation process both upstream and downstream (where required) with effective negotiation strategies in place that protect the businesses "red lines". Key Deliverables Comply with the company's Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete. Provide leadership for the whole team (Commercial Team and Wider); in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Commercial Contract evaluation for bids including Commercial Review, Legal review, risk profile and mitigation strategy, Insurance and bonds review. Ensure all rates are built up from 1st principles and Market tested. Liaise with other SBU's including internal Professional Services for internal design for prospective tenders Manage contracts and ensure the appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards are applied. Manage tender costs within the SBU and ensure they are fair and equitable. Lead on Handover to delivery team Complete business reports as detailed by the Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director and/or Senior Commercial Manager Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business. Provide Projected Cash Flow Forecasts. Value Completed works as required. Identify & notification of Compensation Events (if required) Work with estimator and in turn CVR creation. Attend Client progress meetings and prepare necessary commercial paperwork for OD (if required) Follow procedures for Client Work Approval Manage Application, Invoicing and Debts. Attend cash calls (as required) with details on nonpayment's/approvals. Management of Commercial team (potential for future) Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month. What We're Looking For Essential: Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects HV Experience and in particular New Connections/Point of Connections Experience on Various forms of Contract: NEC/JCT/FIDIC Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects Pre-Contract Tender Experience Desirable: Experience of successfully managing a team. Qualifications Relevant BSC/MSC degree Chartership and/or Membership to industry recognised body Benefits We continuously evolve our benefits to attract and retain great people. Here's what you can expect: Competitive Salary Company Car/ Car Allowance Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager London (Hybrid) Permanent - Full time Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Managerto work within the Power SBU alongside the operation, technical and bidding teams to be the dedicated Commercial Lead for Pre-Contract matters for all tenders. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the SBU, ensuring that all governance is followed whilst working in a pro-active manner to engage and negotiate with new and existing clients. To lead on the negotiation process both upstream and downstream (where required) with effective negotiation strategies in place that protect the businesses "red lines". Key Deliverables Comply with the company's Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete. Provide leadership for the whole team (Commercial Team and Wider); in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Commercial Contract evaluation for bids including Commercial Review, Legal review, risk profile and mitigation strategy, Insurance and bonds review. Ensure all rates are built up from 1st principles and Market tested. Liaise with other SBU's including internal Professional Services for internal design for prospective tenders Manage contracts and ensure the appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards are applied. Manage tender costs within the SBU and ensure they are fair and equitable. Lead on Handover to delivery team Complete business reports as detailed by the Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director and/or Senior Commercial Manager Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business. Provide Projected Cash Flow Forecasts. Value Completed works as required. Identify & notification of Compensation Events (if required) Work with estimator and in turn CVR creation. Attend Client progress meetings and prepare necessary commercial paperwork for OD (if required) Follow procedures for Client Work Approval Manage Application, Invoicing and Debts. Attend cash calls (as required) with details on nonpayment's/approvals. Management of Commercial team (potential for future) Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month. What We're Looking For Essential: Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects HV Experience and in particular New Connections/Point of Connections Experience on Various forms of Contract: NEC/JCT/FIDIC Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects Pre-Contract Tender Experience Desirable: Experience of successfully managing a team. Qualifications Relevant BSC/MSC degree Chartership and/or Membership to industry recognised body Benefits We continuously evolve our benefits to attract and retain great people. Here's what you can expect: Competitive Salary Company Car/ Car Allowance Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
