Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Stonbury Ltd; Woodford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance (£6k)

Job summary

Stonbury Ltd is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for our Bristol-based Commercial team. The role covers pre-construction to final account, with responsibilities for pricing, budgeting, interim valuations and risk management.

A relevant degree, first principles pricing experience, and full driving licence are essential. You will work on NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts, collaborate with the project delivery team, and prepare labour pricing for PayGo and subcontractors, ensuring timely revenue

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
• Experience pricing works from first principles.
• Ability to work on construction contracts using recognised forms, e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements.
• Strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Carry out all commercial management duties on construction contracts from pre-construction through construction to final account and certificate.
• Prepare labour pricing schedules for the delivery of works and for subcontractors.
• Submit and agree monthly interim valuations and final accounts for timely invoicing and payment.
• Manage change and events under NEC and other contracts.
• Compile monthly reconciliations and assess work in progress for management accounts.

Skills

Pricing from first principles

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Estimating or Quantity Surveying or related discipline

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.