Quantity Surveyor / Estimator — Civil Projects, Growth

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

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.