The Job

We looking for somebody with a construction background having worked their way up. Mainly office based role for an Estimator & Quantity Surveyor located within a sensible commuting distance of North Greenwich. The successful individual will be responsible for all day-to-day tasks associated with estimating, Multiple small to medium project cost control, BOQ production, cost management and monitoring, cost planning, monthly cost reporting and client billing.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Initial meeting with client and assessing project scope

* Producing accurate measures & take offs for projects

* Producing estimates & tenders for new projects

* Produce and update procurement schedules for all projects

* Prepare the required documents to issue to subcontractors to enable them to tender effectively for works packages

* Identify appropriate subcontractors for all aspects of works

* Prepare client cost reports and billing

* Manage and monitor variations and changes

* Assist in the financial appraisal of new opportunities

* Work closely with architects and other professionals

* Navigate and understand building regulations & codes

* Process project paperwork and travel to sites as required

* Monitor costs and expenditure across the construction process

Job Requirements

* Experience of managing cost on projects within industrial and commercial sectors

* Skills in Estimating, Cost Control, BOQ, Cost Management, and Cost Forecasting and Planning

* Experienced working within a principal building contractor

* Experienced in creating detailed cost reports

* Solid experience in the construction industry

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work under pressure

* Professional certification is preferred, but not essential

* Drivers licence is essential vehicle will be supplied

* Conversant with Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, Bluebeam and other programme software such Asta power project would be an advantage

* Experience of JCT & NEC contracts

* Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)

* Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for complex bespoke projects

The full remuneration package will be discussed at interview stage