Due to continued growth across our Flooring and Construction businesses, we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our team.
This is a varied role covering both pre-construction estimating and the commercial management of live projects. We are looking for someone practical and commercially minded who is equally comfortable visiting a site to measure a job, preparing an estimate and managing the commercial side of a project through to final account.
The Role
Working across both 360 Degree Flooring and 360 Degree Construction, your responsibilities will include:
- Attending sites to survey and measure potential projects
- Measuring from drawings and preparing take-offs
- Preparing estimates, quotations and tender submissions
- Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Building up labour, material and subcontract costs
- Assisting with procurement
- Preparing and managing subcontract orders
- Managing project budgets and monitoring costs
- Identifying, pricing and recording variations
- Preparing valuations and applications for payment
- Reviewing subcontractor applications
- Producing cost-to-complete and project profitability forecasts
- Attending client and project meetings where required
- Managing commercial aspects of projects through to final account
- Working closely with our Managing Director, Construction Manager and site teams
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimating or a similar commercial construction role.
You should:
- Have a good understanding of construction costs and measurement
- Be confident carrying out site surveys and measurements
- Be commercially aware and have good attention to detail
- Be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
- Have good IT and Excel skills
- Be confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Experience within refurbishment, fit-out, flooring or general construction would be advantageous.
We are open to speaking with candidates at different stages of their career and would consider an Assistant QS/Estimator looking to progress if they have the right attitude and experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary – dependent on experience
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Company pension
- 33 days annual leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress as the businesses continue to grow
- Varied projects across Scotland and Northern England
- Permanent, full-time position
This is an excellent opportunity to join two ambitious and growing businesses and become an important part of our management team.
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