Project Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car or car allowance

Contributory pension

BUPA and life assurance

Gym subsidy

Social club membership

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading construction and facilities services company is seeking a Project Surveyor to join their Projects team based in the UK. The successful candidate will prepare tender documents, conduct feasibility studies, and manage costs across various projects. This 9-month fixed-term contract offers an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or FM projects industry.
• Confidence in working with contractors, design teams and consultants.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk analysis.
• Administer contract notices and manage variations.

Skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Project Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Projects Surveyor/Estimator to join our Projects team. The role will be based out of our Solihull or Bristol offices and reports to the Head of Projects. It is a 9‑month fixed‑term contract requiring travel across the UK.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Facilities Services

Your mission

• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Undertake estimating and tendering role and cost analysis for various project 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.
• 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 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.
• Positive, proactive individual that works collaboratively with colleagues and client team.
• Expert negotiator with a keen eye for detail.
• Good experience of construction forms of contract.
• Confident and experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel, 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, PFI contracts.
• Ability to combine project, business and relationship management skills 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 regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. We lead the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar with values of sustainability, inclusiveness, collaboration, reliability, ownership and enablement.

Recruitment process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process. If at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, please speak with one of our team and we will support you.