Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Stonbury Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ paid holiday

Five extra holidays option

Volunteering day

Enhanced maternity leave

Company car or £6k car allowance

6% pension contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Travel car/allowance

Benifex Platform benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Eyecare Scheme

Job summary

Stonbury Limited in Bristol is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our Commercial team. You will manage commercial aspects on construction contracts from pre-construction to final accounts.

Responsibilities include budgeting with project teams, pricing from first principles, handling interim valuations under NEC/JCT, and coordinating with subcontractors. A driving licence and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in estimating, QS or related discipline, or substantial work experience.
• Experience pricing works from first principles.
• Experience on NEC/JCT/FIDIC or bespoke framework contracts.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Excel.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial management duties on construction contracts from pre-construction through final account and certificate.
• Carry out financial negotiations to secure clients.
• Prepare budgets with project delivery team to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Advise on commercial implications in planning to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare labour pricing schedules for PayGo pricing and for subcontractors.
• Submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts for invoicing and payments.
• Manage change and submit early warning notices and compensation events under NEC and other contracts.
• Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts for timely invoicing and payments.
• Compile monthly reconciliations and WIP for management accounts.
• Manage risk and advise on mitigation.
• Review aged debt and manage retentions to ensure cash flow.
• Receive tenders for works not covered through Framework pricing.
• Take-off quantities from Scope Information for pricing.

Skills

First-principles pricing

Contract forms familiarity

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Estimating/Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £60K, plus a company car / £6k car allowance

Contract: Full time, Permanent

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.

We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.

We’re looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our Commercial team.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be responsible for performing all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate.

In addition to this you will:

• Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client


• Work with the project delivery team, prepare a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.


• Advise on commercial matters and implications in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency.


• Prepare labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors.


• Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.


• Manage change and identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC and other contracts.


• Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.


• Compile monthly reconciliations and work in progress assessments for management accounts.


• Manage risk and advise on mitigation of risk.


• Review aged debt on a regular basis and manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.


• Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.


• Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.

Who we’re looking for:

• Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.


• Experience of pricing works from first principles.


• Ability to work on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.


• Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel


• Full driving licence

What we’re offering:

Holidays

• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.


• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.


• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.


• Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.

Finance / Rewards

• Up to £60K, plus company car or £6k car allowance


• Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.


• Life Assurance.


• Income protection


• Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel


• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance


• Eyecare Scheme

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.

No agencies please.