Estimator/Surveyor

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Your new company This company specialises in delivering high-quality construction and refurbishment projects across various sectors, including education, commercial, and community buildings. With a strong portfolio featuring schools, offices, and heritage sites, the division is known for its collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to cost-effective, sustainable solutions. Projects span locations such as Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Oxfordshire, showcasing their regional expertise.
Your new role A Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assessing the client's requirements and reviewing project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work, materials, and labour needs. They collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate cost estimates. Site visits are conducted to gather essential information, and quantities are measured using specialised software to prepare the Bill of Quantities. The QS prepares and issues enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, analyses their proposals to ensure alignment with client expectations, and identifies risks and opportunities to inform pricing decisions. They also prepare preliminaries for tender adjudication, ensure key issues are addressed, and manage the evaluation and submission of tenders. Post-tender, they engage in negotiations with the client team to secure favourable outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum of 3 year's experience in estimating, surveying or working within the Construction industry
Knowledge of construction industry standards, practices, and materials
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and negotiation skills
Professionally qualified preferably construction related or equivalent proven ability and experience in similar role
Proficient computer skills, particularly Conquest estimating software and Excel
Hold a full UK driving license
What you'll get in return
£45,000 annual salary
Yearly bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Variety of schemes including profit related, recruitment reward, pension.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Location:
Gloucester

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