Permanent Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Location: East London, London
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
The Job - Estimator & Quantity Surveyor
We are looking for somebody with a construction back ground having worked their way up., Mainly office based role for an Estimator & Quantity Surveyor located within a sensible commuting distance of North Greenwich. The successful individual will be responsible for all day-to-day tasks associated with estimating, Multiple small to medium project cost control, BOQ production, cost management and monitoring, cost planning, monthly cost reporting and client billing.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Initial meeting with client and assessing project scope
· Producing accurate measures & take offs for projects
· Producing estimates & tenders for new projects
· Produce and update procurement schedules for all projects
· Prepare the required documents to issue to subcontractors to enable them to tender effectively for works packages
· Identify appropriate subcontractors for all aspects of works
· Prepare client cost reports and billing
· Manage and monitor variations and changes
· Assist in the financial appraisal of new opportunities
· Work closely with architects and other professionals
· Navigate and understand building regulations & codes
· Process project paperwork and travel to sites as required
· Monitor costs and expenditure across the construction process
Job Requirements
· Experience of managing cost on projects within industrial and commercial sectors
· Skills in Estimating, Cost Control, BOQ, Cost Management, and Cost Forecasting and Planning
· Experienced working within a principal building contractor
· Experienced in creating detailed cost reports
· Solid experience in the construction industry
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Professional certification is preferred, but not essential
· Drivers licence is essential vehicle will be supplied
· Conversant with Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, Bluebeam and other programme software such Asta power project would be an advantage
· Experience of JCT & NEC contracts
· Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)
· Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for complex bespoke projects
