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 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
