Estate Quantity Surveyor

Cowdray Estate; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary band £50k-£60k

Car allowance £5k pro annum

26 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Mobile phone

Staff discounts

Wellbeing programme

Long service awards

Job summary

Cowdray Estate is seeking an experienced Estate Quantity Surveyor to join the Construction Department and oversee estimating, financial management and contract administration for maintenance works and construction projects across the historic estate properties.

The role focuses on conservation, maintenance and development of assets, demanding expertise in cost estimation, contract administration and compliance with Building Regulations and conservation requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline e.g. Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Surveying etc.
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in the building/construction industry.
• Experience in extension/refurbishment/planned maintenance projects for varied property types.
• Experience estimating the cost of construction works.
• Experience in project and budget management.
• Knowledge of building contracts and their administration.
• Knowledge of statutory/industry compliance including Planning, Building Regulations, Listed Building Consent and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Passionate knowledge of working with historic buildings using traditional repair and conservation techniques.
• Commitment to quality and high workmanship standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, IT and organisational skills including Excel.
• Flexible team player with a proactive estate/community mindset.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Estimating, financial management and contract administration for maintenance works and construction projects across Estates properties and assets.
• Contribute to conservation, maintenance and development of estate properties.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Building Consultancy team and wider estate operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction

Tools

MS Project

CostX

Bluebeam

Masterbill

JCT Digital

Job description

Job Title: Estate Quantity Surveyor

Department: Property Department – Building Consultancy Team

Reporting To: Head of Building Consultancy

Responsible For: Estimating, Financial Management and Contract Administration associated with Maintenance Works and Construction Projects to the Estates Properties, Enterprises and Assets.

Cowdray is a historic and vibrant rural Estate in the South Downs, home to British Polo and a wide variety of unique properties and businesses. We are looking for an experienced Estate Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Department and play a key role in the conservation, maintenance, and development of our properties and assets.

What we’re looking for:

• Must hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline e.g. Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Surveying etc.
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in the building/construction industry.
• Must demonstrate experience of undertaking extension/refurbishment/planned maintenance projects to a variety of property types.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience in estimating the cost of construction works.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of successful project and budget management.
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of building contracts and their administration.
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of statutory and industry compliance requirements including Planning, Building Regulations, Listed Building Consent and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Must be able to demonstrate a passionate knowledge and experience of working with historic buildings using traditional repair and conservation techniques.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to quality and a high standard of design/workmanship.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, IT and organisational skills including proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be a flexible team player willing to play a key role within the Estate and its wider community.
• Must have a full clean driving license and use of a vehicle.

Desirable:

• To hold full membership of a recognised professional body e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, etc. with at least two years post qualification experience.
• To hold a Project Management Qualification.
• To hold a Building Conservation Qualification.
• To demonstrate experience of preparing schedules/specifications for construction works.
• To demonstrate knowledge of specialist computer software such as MS Project, CostX, Bluebeam, Masterbill, JCT Digital etc.

Benefits:

• Salary Band: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum
• Car Allowance of £5,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Mobile Phone
• Staff discounts across the Estates activities and businesses
• Wellbeing Programme
• Long Service Awards

If you are an experienced professional with a passion for construction, conservation, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.