Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor London, SE17 3BW Salary up to £65,000 + Travel Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based near Elephant & Castle, London, who is searching for an Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor to join the team. The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including Schools, Hospitals, Local Authorities, Hotels and Retail, with projects ranging from £100K to £2M. The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Estimator / Quantity Surveyors who have refurbishment or fit-out experience. Responsibilities of the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor * Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings. * Carry out detailed take offs from drawings. * Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project. * Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders. * Identify labour, material, and time requirements. * Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information. * Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends. * Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data. * Manage all project costs, variations through to final account Requirements of the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor * Refurbishment or fit-out experience. * Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team. * Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage. * You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants. * Cost management experience. On Offer for the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor * Salary up to £65,000. * Travel Allowance * 25 Days Holiday. * Professional Working Environment. * Ongoing Training and Development. * Opportunity for progression. If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment