Project Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Projects Surveyor / Estimator to join their team in Bristol. This role involves preparing tender documents, conducting cost analysis, and working collaboratively within diverse project teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree and a proven track record in the construction industry, alongside excellent negotiation and communication skills. In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a substantial benefits package including a car allowance and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Electric car or car allowance

Contributory pension

BUPA insurance

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym subsidy

Social club membership

Qualifications

• Qualified at degree level or equivalent professional level.
• Demonstrable experience in the construction industry.
• Experience of managing sub-contract accounts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Perform risk, value management and cost control.
• Advise on procurement strategy.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM are recruiting a Projects Surveyor / Estimator to join our Projects team. You will be reporting to the Head of Projects and you will be required and have the ability to work concurrently on various and numerous projects including travel to projects across the UK. Working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Your mission

• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Undertake estimating and tendering role and cost analysis for various and numerous projects works.
• Assist in establishing client\'s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
• Perform risk, value management and cost control.
• Advise on a procurement strategy.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.
• Allocate work to subcontractors.
• Provide advice on contractual claims.
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed financial reports.
• Value completed work and arrange payments.
• Administer Contract Notices in conjunction with PM.
• Maintain and control changes / variations as per contract and BAM procedures.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Value recovery and cost control.
• Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Production of Final Accounts.

Who are we looking for?

• Qualified at degree level or equivalent professional level.
• Demonstrable and proven track record working for a contractor in the construction industry or FM projects industry.
• Experience in working within a team.
• Willing to travel including projects across a national remit.
• Ability to work on various projects and opportunities concurrently.
• Self-Motivated.
• A positive, proactive individual that works collaboratively with colleagues and the client team.
• An expert negotiator with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills including client liaison.
• Good experience of construction forms of contract.
• Confident and experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word and other Microsoft office programmes.
• Experience of working with external contractors, design teams, consultants.
• In depth experience of: Preparing Valuations, variations and final accounts, Managing Sub-contract accounts & procurement, Estimating.
• Pricing tender documents including quality and associated submissions for tender opportunities submissions and valuing works and PFI Contracts.

Desirable

• Ability to combine project, business and relationship management skills in order to facilitate stakeholder groups.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values

• sustainable
• inclusive
• collaborative
• reliable and ownership
• enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you