Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

Orwell Consulting Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to handle surveying and estimating for new housing projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in UK residential groundworks, strong numerical and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. The role offers competitive salary and team support.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a growing team environment

Exposure to a wide variety of projects

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Demonstrated 5+ years in Surveying of UK residential groundworks projects.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for surveying/estimating queries on a project.
• Ensure compliance with contractual responsibilities.
• Assist in preparation, submission, and agreement of tenders.

Skills

Surveying of UK residential groundworks projects

Strong numerical skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced use of Microsoft Excel

Advanced use of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is a highly reputable civil engineering and groundworks contractor working with residential developers across the South of England. They cover a range of aspect of civil engineering, from bulk excavations to complex civil structures. They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator to join their team in Ringwood, to carry out groundworks and civil engineering surveying and estimating for new housing projects, reporting to the Commercial Director.

You will receive company specific training and support, ensuring that the standard of work produced is not only to the standards required by the client, but meets local and national standard.

Main Responsibilities

• Point of contact for all surveying / estimating queries, concerns, or actions on a project.
• Ensure the company is aware/ complies fully with its contractual responsibilities.
• Assisting in preparation, submission and agreement of contract tenders/ submissions.
• Working with the surveying/ estimating teams with preparation, submission and agreement of project variations, claims and design changes.
• Preparation of project forecasts and cost plans.
• Comply with company and departmental procedures and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports that analyse and demonstrate the profitability and commercial progress of a project.
• Work in collaboration with procurement and site management teams.

Requirements

• You must be able to demonstrate 5+ years in Surveying of UK residential groundworks projects.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Advance use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam of similar construction software.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a growing team environment, with experienced, proactive forward-thinking leadership.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects, clients and teams.
• Competitive salary.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Georgina Green on (phone number removed).