About us:Nicholls Countryside Construction (nichollsltd) is a growing, privately owned, multi-award-winning specialist construction and country house renovation business, based in West Sussex. Founded in 2002 NCC has built on a great reputation of creating beautiful homes and historic buildings for their customers focusing on quality, transparency and partnership. About this role: This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business built on quality and integrity where you can make a difference. The Quantity Surveyor and Cost Manager role is a key role and will be part of the core construction team providing the right candidate with the opportunity to develop their skills and grow with the company. Working closely with the Senior Construction Team, Project Managers, Site Managers and with Subcontractors; this role will ensure our projects meet agreed specification, budget and the standards we and our clients expect. This will be a detail orientated role for a candidate with several years experience in Cost management, Quantity Surveying and or Estimating and preferably with some construction management experience. The role covers initial estimating, cost plan creation, pre-construction management, procurement negotiating and structuring, project variations, monthly valuations, cost reports, final accounts, project analysis and contract management. Having the ability to maintain financial and contract discipline at all times is essential. A successful candidate will have two to five years experience in these disciples with a strong environmental and sustainable approach. Relevant coaching, training and professional development will be provided by the Senior Estimator and Construction Directors on the job and where appropriate external training maybe offered in line with the business technical needs. The role requires a motivated and proactive individual who can document a projects cost-plan to required specifications, and is a completer finisher you will ensure all planning, contract and financial aspects of a project can be tracked and managed accurately. Good organisational and communication skills are essential, and they must be able to multi task in a busy team based environment. Role and responsibilities include: Learn and live the Nicholls culture and the quality standards it expects Work closely with the Senior Estimator, who will provide direction and oversight Working with the Construction Director Interpret clients plans, create a project brief and create a detailed cost plan and bill of quantities Work with Sub-Contractors to ensure quotes are accurate, competitive and reflect what they will deliver on a project Assist with procurement buying products or services and the right product at the best price The ability to push back on non-compliance with contract Evaluate and price/plan variations requested by the client or its agents. Share and discuss these variation requests with Project Manager who will liaise directly with the client Work closely the relevant Project Manager and Site-Mgrs. to answer any queries that may occur, based on the original specification and the practicalities of the site Working with the Project Manager and Project Finance, review actuals vs. forecast on all projects to assess any project cost variances. Use this information to ensure all future projects are priced accurately, preserving or improving profit margins and reducing potential errors. Share learnings with the team Meet clients or their agents on site as required and share design amends with PM, S-Mgrs. and A-PM in a timely manner Quality assurance all projects Site visits to review works vs. cost plan Take pride in all you do projects, people and the customer experience Whats important to us: Live Our values Excellence, Teamwork, Professionalism, Pride, Commitment and Fun Communication and collaboration Organisation of resources and materials/parts Be proactive and always plan ahead Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking