Quantity Surveyor

Arden Personnel; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Building Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to manage project financials from refurbishments to new builds. The role entails pricing components, tracking project changes, and collaborating with various stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial management. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Private healthcare

Contributed pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Estimator or Quantity Surveyor role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction estimating and building regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Pricing/Forecasting costs for various project components.
• Tracking design changes and adjusting budgets.
• Sourcing construction materials and contractors.

Skills

Construction estimating

Budget management

Client liaison

Education

Relevant qualifications or professional memberships (RICS/CIOB/etc.)

Job description

Alcester Salary £55,000 + car allowance, Full time permanent role

Due to continued growth and contract wins, our client is looking for an experienced Building Estimator to join the team. You’ll play a vital role in quoting and managing the financials of building projects ranging from a few thousand pounds up to £1 million. These include refurbishments, extensions, and even new builds.

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits. You’ll work closely with architects, surveyors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate costing, interim valuations, and final accounts — all while keeping your cool and your spreadsheets in check!

What will the day-to-day duties of this Quantity Surveyor role be?

• Pricing/Forecasting thecost of the different components needed for a project.
• Tracking changes to the design and / or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.
• Selecting and or sourcing construction materials.
• Sourcing contractors and/or sub-contractors to work on the construction stage of the project.
• Measuring and valuing the work done on site.
• Dealing with financial valuations and variations.
• Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers

What Skills and Experience do I require for thisQuantity Surveyor role?

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Estimator or Quantity Surveyor role
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction estimating and building regulations
• Previous experience in public sector projects is a big plus
• Familiarity with Schedules of Rates would be very helpful
• Relevant qualifications or professional memberships (RICS/CIOB/etc.) desirable
• A full UK driving licence

What's on offer for thisQuantity Surveyor role?

• Car allowance
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Contributed pension scheme
• A supportive and professional working environment with long-term security

Interested?

If you're the kind of person who thrives on being the safe pair of hands, gets a buzz from clearing your inbox, and genuinely enjoys helping customers — this one’s for you.

We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today, or contact Arden Personnel for more information.
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