Quantity Surveyor

Coleman Building Company LLP is a well-established, family run and reputable construction firm in Hampshire with a long history of delivering high-quality residential projects of between £500k and £4m. We are known for our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and our ability to bring complex projects to life on time and within budget. Our team of professionals are passionate about innovation, quality craftsmanship, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and contractors.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to expand our team and are currently seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join us.

The Role: As a Quantity Surveyor at Coleman Building Company LLP, you will play a key role in managing all aspects of the financial and contractual side of our projects. This is a full-time role, office based in New Alresford (Hampshire), with site visits as required. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Project Tenders: Preparing detailed new project budgets and tenders from Specification and Bill of Quantity documents ready for sign off and submission.
• Cost Management: Overseeing project budgets, estimating costs, and providing financial forecasts.
• Procurement: Preparing tenders, evaluating bids, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing of materials and services.
• Value Engineering: Identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining the quality of the work.
• Reporting: Producing regular reports to keep clients and stakeholders informed of project costs, progress, and any potential issues.
• Collaboration: Working closely with all managers and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.

What We’re Looking For: To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

• Qualifications: A relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Accreditation: Member (or working towards membership) of a professional body such as RICS or CIOB is desirable.
• Experience: Strong understanding of construction processes, cost estimation, and contract law with at least 6 years experience in the industry.
• Personable: Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a good sense of humor.
• Proactive: A self-motivating and problem-solving attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Multi-tasking: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Software: Computer literate. Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel), whilst training can be given for the use of our CM software Procore if needed.

Why Join Us? At Coleman Building Company LLP, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant, collaborative and supportive working environment where your skills and contributions will be valued. As a Quantity Surveyor in our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects with a group of determined and fun professionals. In return, we offer:

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Professional Development: Support for further professional qualifications and professional development, including membership fees for RICS or CIOB.
• Company Events: Regular team-building events and social activities.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to further develop within a growing organisation.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking construction company, we’d love to hear from you.