Job Title: Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

An established architectural company in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of a range of projects from start to finish, particularly within the field of architectural metalwork, balustrades, and staircases.

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Fri)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension (5% contribution), Company phone, 33 days holiday

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for architectural metalwork projects, including staircases and balustrades, in line with client specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, operations, design, and manufacturing teams, managing commercial processes for projects valued from £150K to £2 million
• Handle tender enquiries, review documentation, quantify materials, and assess risks for accurate bids.
• Obtain and verify pricing from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with budgets.
• Conduct cost breakdowns and value engineering to optimise cost-efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Monitor budgets, ensuring materials, labor, and installation costs stay within limits.
• Measure and quantify materials and labor, factoring in complexity and customisation.
• Create precise Bills of Quantities (BoQ) from architectural drawings.
• Collaborate with procurement to source materials and subcontractors at competitive rates.
• Track costs, manage scope changes, and prepare cost impact reports.
• Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Submit payment applications based on project milestones.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in architectural metalwork estimating, including bespoke designs, with a focus on quantity surveying and custom projects.
• Ability to manage commercial activities for projects of varying sizes, including estimating and quantity surveying within the construction or architectural sector.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings (including CAD), interpreting specifications, and using industry-standard estimation software and tools.
• Knowledge of UK construction codes, architectural metalwork regulations, and metalwork materials (steel, aluminum) and fabrication processes.
• Skilled in cost estimating, budgeting, and expense control, with a strong focus on precise measurements, material quantities, and avoiding errors.
• Strong attention to detail, able to analyse complex data, provide clear cost reports, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors for favorable pricing and terms.
• Familiar with project management tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and proficient in Excel for tracking costs and project progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and collaborating with teams.

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and you will be contacted.