Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

mtss; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Central London is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves pricing tenders, managing contracts, and ensuring profitability on refurbishment projects valued between £100k and £1m+. The position offers a mix of office work and site visits, with the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

20 Days Holidays + National Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years QS experience in a construction/refurbishment environment.
• Proven record of winning projects with maximised margins.
• Calm and focused team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Pricing of new tenders and preparation of fully priced tenders.
• Commercially administer contracts focusing on maximising profitability.
• Produce Cost Value Reports & Procurement Schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Market knowledge

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Role Title Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Location Foley Street, W1W 7TS Site visits – London

Salary £70k+ (Negotiable) Holidays 20 Days + National Holidays

Status Full time Line Manager Managing Director

Start Date Jan / Feb 2024 Submit applications [e-mail]

Return has an opportunity for an experienced and commercially astute Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

to join our fast-growing, dynamic, Central London team.

The role is primarily office based with site visits across London with an element of hybrid working also

possible.

Projects include refurbishment and planned maintenance contracts in the £100k to £1m+ value range.

You will be part of a team of Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Site Managers, reporting to

the Contracts Director and Managing Director.

Key elements of the role:

1. Pricing of new tenders – primarily working from a Schedule of Works

2. Preparation and analysis of subcontractor tender enquiries

3. Preparation of fully priced tenders with basic programme and clarifications for adjudication

4. Handle post tender queries and negotiations with the Clients Agent

5. Commercially administer contracts with a focus on maximising profitability

6. Produce Cost Value Reports & Procurement Schedules

7. Prepare and agree valuations with the Clients Agent with forecast final account

8. Tender, place and manage subcontract orders

9. Ordering of materials at most cost-effective prices

10. Prepare labour budgets and scheduling with the Contracts Managers

11. Variation pricing and management

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

1. Proven successful record of winning projects with maximised margins

2. Team player with strong interpersonal skills – calm and focussed

3. Clear written and verbal communication and negotiation skills

4. Organised, efficient, astute and tactical with an instinctive ability to strategically prioritise

5. Excellent knowledge of current market rates / broad industry knowledge

6. Proficient IT skills - Microsoft and Google suites

7. Excellent Client relationship skills and ability

8. Minimum of 5 years QS experience in a construction / refurbishment environment