Job Description: Quantity Surveyor
/ Estimator
As a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator you will manage and plan all costs associated with various
types of construction projects, from the outset until completion. You will be required to negotiate
with all staff, from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner. You will have
excellent verbal and written skills and work in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality
Management System.
Estimating
Your role will include:
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Receiving tender documentation and preparing subcontract and supplier enquiry
documents.
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Preparing tender / estimates ready for adjudication with the directors, including any
taking off as necessary, to create a comprehensive priced document, on time for
submission.
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Liaison with client team to complete any value engineering that may be necessary to
progress the project to site.
Surveying
Your role will include:
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Procurement of labour only subcontractors (bricklayers, carpenters) for projects.
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Agreeing and valuing fortnightly payments.
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Prepare monthly project valuations and source certification, raising invoices and
attending monthly project site meetings.
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Payment and settlement of subcontractor accounts.
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Re-measurement and pricing of variations and day works.
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Monthly preparation of internal cost value comparison (CVCs) on each project for
comment by directors, and inclusion in monthly accounts.
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Preparation of cash flow forecast and final account analysis on a monthly basis.
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Preparation and agreement of project final accounts with client representatives.
Skills
You will possess the following skills:
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Good understanding and knowledge of the construction industry is vital, including the
ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.
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The ability to prepare contractor’s quantities from specifications and drawings.
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The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative, enthusiasm and
good leadership skills.
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Job Description: Quantity Surveyor
/ Estimator
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Good communication skills and working attitude towards clients and architects.
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A good understanding of building law and regulations, as well as health and safety
matters, Tax, VAT, insurance and contract law
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Good IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Experience working as lead QS on projects and tenders.
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Quantity Surveying or Building / Construction related qualification.
Salary
This will be based on qualifications and the level of experience in the construction industry.
Working hours and Environment
Working hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 1 hour lunch break. You may be
required to work the occasional late evening or weekend. You will be primarily office based, with
site visits required to carry out valuations and surveys and attend client meetings.
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