Iggy Tedesco

Experienced Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience across reactive maintenance, planned works, refurbishment, fit-out and minor civils projects within housing, rail, FM and commercial sectors. Highly skilled in take-offs, bills of quantities, tender production, variations, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting, with strong experience working with National Schedule of Rates (NSR), MTC QS software and framework pricing structures. Supported by a practical construction background and multi-trade knowledge, bringing a strong understanding of buildability, labour outputs, sequencing, materials and site constraints, allowing for accurate estimating, effective cost control and commercially sound project delivery.

Experienced in subcontractor procurement, supply chain negotiation, mobilisation planning and project delivery support. Known for a practical, solution-focused and commercially aware approach, with the ability to work closely with clients, subcontractors and site teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and within budget while maintaining strong commercial protection.

site manager – QS support / estimator - freelance - Glasgow

(2025-01)

• Prepared commercial and cost reports for small to mid-scale construction works.
• Scoped site works verified materials and labour requirements, and assessed variations.
• Managed subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and programme compliance.
• Supported procurement, take-offs, tender submissions, and project scheduling.
• Provided technical advice on substrates, traditional construction, and refurbishment works.

estimator / quantity surveyor / procurement - nearly rail - Glasgow

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Estimated reactive rail civils, minor works, and maintenance packages using NSR/MTC frameworks.
• Produced BOQs, cost breakdowns, variations, and payment applications.
• Successfully recovered ~£400k of aged debt through detailed measurement and negotiation.
• Procured materials and subcontractors, supporting mobilisation and programme planning.
• Managed financial reporting, CVRs, and compliance with framework rates.

site manager - bjm design - Glasgow / Edinburgh

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Oversaw retail and hospitality fit-outs from shell to handover (budgets £300k–£600k).
• Coordinated subcontractors, RAMS, quality control, and programme monitoring.
• Managed procurement, measurements, variations, and commercial reporting.
• Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.

estimator (reactive maintenance & small works) - cpms - Linwood

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Priced reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and small civils using NSR/MTC frameworks.
• Conducted site visits to verify scope, constraints, and mobilisation requirements.
• Produced take-offs, BOQs, tender submissions, and commercial reports.
• Liaised with subcontractors and suppliers for competitive rates.
• Managed annual budgets exceeding £1.5m for multiple projects.

commercial director / estimator / QS - tedesco tilling & terrazzo - Glasgow

(2008-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed estimating, procurement, and commercial delivery of tiling, terrazzo, refurbishment, and small works packages.
• Planned and allocated labour for up to 60 operatives across multiple projects.
• Prepared tenders, take-offs, variations, and final accounts.
• Delivered heritage grade terrazzo, geometric and encaustic flooring projects.
• Produced RAMS, COSHH, and O&M documentation; ensured compliance with quality and safety standards.

NVQ Level 3 - City in Guilds – Ceramic Tiling - David Dale College (1994-01 - 1994-12)