Overview

Quantity Surveyor (Estimating Duties)
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