Location: Reading, Kent
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: 55,000+ Package
About the Role:
Our Client is seeking a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team in and around Reading, Kent. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of social housing refurbishment projects, providing accurate cost estimates, managing project budgets, and ensuring value for money.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates for social housing refurbishment projects
- Monitor project costs and identify potential cost savings
- Manage variations and claims
- Prepare and submit interim and final accounts
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Conduct site visits to assess progress and identify potential issues
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- Proven experience in quantity surveying within the social housing sector, with a focus on refurbishment projects
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Excel, CostX, Asite)
If you are a skilled Quantity Surveyor/Estimator with a passion for social housing refurbishment, please contact Mark Harris at Building Careers or alternativley apply online.
Building Careers is acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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