Quantity Surveyor - Estimator Barnstaple

Interaction Recruitment Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' holiday

Company car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Profit-share scheme

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator based in Barnstaple, North Devon. The role is full-time and on-site, with a salary around £55,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits include a company car allowance, pension, private healthcare, five weeks’ holiday and a discretionary profit-share scheme. You will join the contracting team and handle cost estimation and tendering processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or similar commercial construction role.
• Experience in both quantity surveying and estimating is highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years' experience in surveying and/or estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction cost control principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective at managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for commercial construction projects, typically ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a bid team during the estimating and tendering process.
• Analyse and interpret project specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure precise cost planning.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular, detailed cost reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend suitable value-engineering solutions.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, including processing and payment of accounts.
• Undertake monthly valuations and monitor project payments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
• Monitor project expenditure to help ensure delivery within agreed budgets.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality.

Skills

Cost control

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

4PS Construct

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Salary: £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
Location:Barnstaple, North Devon
Work Location:On-site

Our client is an employee-owned company, governed by its members for the benefit of both members and clients. After 12 months of service, successful employees become eligible for member status and may enjoy tax-free profit-share distributions.

They are currently seeking a dependable and motivated Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their thriving Contracting team in North Devon.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines reliably, and demonstrate confidence in using their own initiative.

They offer a competitive remuneration package, including five weeks' holiday, a company car allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare, and a discretionary annual profit-share scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for commercial construction projects, typically ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a bid team during the estimating and tendering process.
• Analyse and interpret project specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure precise cost planning.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular, detailed cost reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend suitable value-engineering solutions.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, including processing and payment of accounts.
• Undertake monthly valuations and monitor project payments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
• Monitor project expenditure to help ensure delivery within agreed budgets.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or in a similar commercial construction role.
• Experience in both quantity surveying and estimating is highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years' experience in surveying and/or estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction cost control principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective at managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Possession of a full driving licence is essential.
• Experience with 4PS Construct is advantageous.