Estimator

£40,000 - £50,000

Permanent

Chesterfield

The Company

My client is a well-established regional building contractor providing services throughout the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. They specialise in residential new builds, fit outs, renovation and extensions.

There is an exciting opportunity opening up for a knowledgeable, well established and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

• Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility
• Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe
• Negotiating labour contracts and schedules
• Advising clients and crew on legal matters and disputes
• Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs
• Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment
• Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• MSC in Quantity Surveying
• 10 years estimating experience
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and PPC
• Verbal and written communication, including active listening for determining client needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports
• Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs
• Customer service for client satisfaction
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Understanding of engineering science, construction and technology
• Understanding of current building, health and safety regulations
• Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs.