Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Construction
Posted 19/08/2024 by PGL Brickwork & Scaffolding Contractors Ltds
Based in a commercial office and reporting directly to the Business Manager you will be required to perform a variety of surveying functions within a small team.
The Role & Responsibilities:
- Review project plans, specifications, and drawings to determine the scope of work and materials required for brickwork projects.
- Collaborate with main contractors to gather necessary information for accurate cost estimation.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for projects, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Analyse project specifications and requirements to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and gather additional information for accurate cost estimation.
- Coordinate with client and other team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of cost estimates.
- Maintain a database of historical cost data to support future estimating efforts.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, construction methods, and material costs to ensure accurate cost estimation.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills to accurately calculate costs and quantities.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in cost estimation.
- Proficient in using estimating software and tools.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, clients and subcontractors.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and drawings.
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry standards.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a quantity surveyor/estimator.
- Knowledge of brickwork is essential.
Benefits
- Private Medical
- Health Insurance
- Business Mileage
- 31 days Annual Leave
- 37.5h Working week, 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- SMG
- Job ID:
- 222188346
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