Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Sunny Recruitment; Steynton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join the commercial team in Pembrokeshire. The role combines estimating with quantity surveying across tendering, measurement, valuations and final accounts.

The successful candidate will have site-based cost awareness, strong communication skills, and a willingness to develop professionally within a growing civil engineering contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous construction estimating and/or quantity surveying experience.
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment.
• Good understanding of variations, construction costs and cost management.
• Ability to undertake site measures.
• Strong commercial awareness with good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within civil engineering, structural refurbishment, repair or specialist construction would be advantageous.
• Petrochemical or renewable industry experience would be beneficial.
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience using estimating or commercial software and Excel would be beneficial.
• Working towards a professional qualification or an interest in further development would be welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and estimates from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Produce material and labour take offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site measures and prepare valuations.
• Prepare applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Price and agree variations.
• Place subcontractor orders and manage accounts.
• Monitor project costs, progress and overall commercial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support contract administration and final accounts.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Valuations

Tendering

Cost management

Site measures

Commercial awareness

Excel

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or related

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: Pembrokeshire

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday

Type: Staff role

Salary range: £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Our client

Our client, an established civil engineering contractor based in Pembrokeshire, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team due to continued growth.

The role

This is a varied role combining estimating and quantity surveying, giving you involvement from initial tender stage through to the commercial management and final account of live projects.

The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator looking for autonomy and responsibility, however our client is also open to considering a more junior candidate with the right construction background, attitude and potential. Full support and development will be available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and estimates from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Produce material and labour take offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site measures and prepare valuations.
• Prepare applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Price and agree variations.
• Place subcontractor orders and manage accounts.
• Monitor project costs, progress and overall commercial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support contract administration and final accounts.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

What is required from you

• Previous construction estimating and/or quantity surveying experience.
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment.
• Good understanding of variations, construction costs and cost management.
• Ability to undertake site measures.
• Strong commercial awareness with good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within civil engineering, structural refurbishment, repair or specialist construction would be advantageous.
• Petrochemical or renewable industry experience would be beneficial.
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience using estimating or commercial software and Excel would be beneficial.
• Working towards a professional qualification or an interest in further development would be welcomed.

What is in it for you

• Full time, permanent position
• Salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects
• Genuine career progression and development
• Training and support available for candidates at an earlier stage of their commercial career
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• Join an established and growing civil engineering contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community