Job Title: Estimator / Surveyor - New Build Housing - Carpentry Contractor

Location: North London, Hertfordshire

Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Mon-Fri)

Company Profile:

For over 20 years SJB Contracting Ltd. has been a leading provider of professional carpentry services within the construction industry.

Part of our success within the construction industry has always been our dedication to forming good relationships with our clients, employees and subcontractors through the production of consistently high-quality carpentry work.

The Role:

We are seeking a qualified Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will be responsible for managing costs and ensuring value for money on construction projects. The role will require the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Procurement: Preparing, submitting, and tracking tender prices.
Contract Management: Reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
Budget Analysis: Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme.
Commercial Elements: Manage the commercial and financial elements of several live projects simultaneously, maintaining oversight of costs, budgets, and timelines

Essential Skills and Requirements:

Experienced: Proven track record in quantity surveying, must be within new build housing. Experience with carpentry is desirable.
Analytical: Strong skills in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Collaborative: Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Organised: Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines without compromising on quality.
Independent: Able to work on your own initiative and take ownership of tasks.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Holiday Allowance: 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
Development Opportunities: Training and development opportunities.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Experienced QS, Experienced Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Managing QS, experienced project cost controller, Mechanical Quantity surveyor, will also be considered for this role.