An opportunity to make your mark in a growing business
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Are you an Estimator with Quantity Surveying experience or a Quantity Surveyor with estimating experience, looking for a role with more variety, responsibility and progression?
This is an opportunity to join an established, family-run building contractor with over 80 years of trading history, an excellent reputation across the East Midlands and an exciting pipeline of new work.
The business is growing, winning more contracts and expanding into larger premises. As a result, they are looking for an experienced commercial professional who wants to get stuck in, take ownership and grow with the business.
The Role
This is a genuine 50/50 QS and Estimating role, although the balance will flex with workload.
You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and estimating through to procurement, commercial management and final accounts, working on projects typically ranging from £25k to £4m.
Projects include refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, maintenance and new build, across public and private-sector clients.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates, tender build-ups and pricing submissions.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Identify risks, scope gaps, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
- Support tender negotiations, value engineering and public-sector bids.
- Manage project costs, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
- Manage subcontractor packages and commercial negotiations.
- Produce cost-value reconciliations and commercial reports.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers and senior management to manage commercial risks and maximise opportunities. About you We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded and hands-on construction professional who is comfortable working in an SME environment where everyone gets involved. You'll ideally have:
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or QS/Estimator within a main contractor.
- Strong estimating/tendering and commercial management experience.
- Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, alteration and/or new build.
- Experience with projects broadly within the £25k-£4m range.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations, cost control, forecasting and final accounts.
- Experience managing subcontractor packages and supply-chain relationships.
- Strong Excel and IT skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills. xgikmsk
- A full UK driving licence. Public-sector experience is important Experience working with NHS, health...
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