Quantity Surveyor

 Quantity Surveyor (Estimating Duties)

We looking for somebody with a construction back ground 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