Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Role Overview

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor & Estimator will be responsible for managing and controlling some commercial aspects of projects, both at pre-construction stages and in project delivery stages predominantly within the Construction Services unit of our business, working on projects ranging from £10k to £2.5m. Be the guardian of the Sewell £ and maximise value.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract project development stage

• Development of a robust elemental costing, with the ability to make informed site visits, raise client queries, subcontract enquiries, take offs, and supporting the design and development process with the Project Team
• Quantify project risks and cost accordingly
• Assist in agreeing figures with internal team & client representatives
• Support the wider team to develop quality criteria for bid submissions
• Advise on design cost implications to ensure client budgets are achieved
• Ensure deadline and reasonable timescales are all adhered to for bid submissions
• Work on multiple bids and quotations at any one time

• Implement and monitor all systems and procedures, and ensure effective operation
• Ensure effective communication to all parties
• Maximise efficiency of reporting techniques/systems
• Utilise and develop company I.T. systems currently in place
• Support internal Commercial team and develop financial controls

• Review cost model, monitoring and reporting monthly
• Place subcontract orders in accordance with the main contract and ensure timely payment of subcontractors and suppliers
• Advise other project surveyors and site management team of opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs in line with the Sewell behaviours and values
• Assist in agreement of valuations with client, raise invoices and ensure payment within time
• Assist in agreement of final accounts with client and supply chain
• Assist in the evaluation of commercial implication of instructions received
• Monitor internal expenditure against budget, produce contract variation reports and report exceptions to the Commercial Manager
• Ensure compliance of Sewell Health and Safety standards and procedures
• Work on multiple schemes at any one time

• Offer support and advice on site activities and problem areas where necessary
• Ensure inadequate performance is recognised and dealt with appropriately
• Recognise outstanding performance
• Promote, encourage and manage effective team work
• Embrace the appraisal system to provide feedback on objectives and identify training and development needs
• Develop own Personal Business Plan and ensure continuous self-review
• Support training and development needs
• Support and develop other team members' commercial and contractual awareness
• Ensure own management and skill base is developed
• Gain an understanding and support resource allocation

• Understand client's objectives and ensure all of the team are aware
• Maintain a professional Sewell relationship throughout and be a reliable point of contact
• Ensure effective communication with relevant parties
• Explore opportunities for business development both during and post contract
• Endeavour to maintain relationship in the future
• Resolve client/contractor disputes

• Monitor and report performance (good and bad, internally and externally, and take appropriate action)
• Provide or ensure provision of supplier feedback and ensure utilisation by the rest of the team
• Introduce quality subcontractors into the company

Requirements

Skills & Attributes

As well as exhibiting the Sewell Group behaviours of being a positive, professional and customer focused team player, that does the right thing, the suitable person will have the following:

• Essential:

• Hold a full driving licence, valid in the UK
• Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Previous experience within a competitive and successful surveying/commercial team
• Experience of working on NEC3 & 4 / JCT contracts
• A positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work using own initiative but also as part of a close-knit team
• Excellent levels of computer literacy, and be fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Have a proactive attitude towards delivering construction works to a world-class standard
• Hold excellent communications skills and the ability to liaise with senior clients & subcontractors
• Possess good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks
• Possess a positive approach to learning, development and progression
• Have a flexible outlook towards hours worked (some out of hours working may be required)
• Have working knowledge of current Health and Safety practice
• Ability to work on multiple bids and live schemes at any one time, and prioritise time and tasks accordingly

• Have experience within a Health, Education and/or Commercial sector
• Experience with Term contracts
• Have good knowledge of Civils and Joinery

Sewell is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting within the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity, as an employer and in the delivery of our products and services. As a committed safe employer, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check will be carried out for the successful candidate of this role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience
• Annual Bonus opportunity
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days
• Being a Co-Owner of Sewell Estates
• Auto Enrolment pension
• Staff discounts
• High Street & Retail discount schemes
• Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Technology Scheme
• Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes