Job Description
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking, Laptop, Mobile + Private Healthcare
Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based in Portsmouth who is searching for an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join the team.The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £5M.The company is going through an exciting period of growth and will consider applications from either an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor or a stand-alone Estimator who has refurbishment or fit-out experience.Responsibilities will include:
* Projects - Commercial refurbishments.
* Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
* Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.
* Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
* Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts.
* Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.
* Attend meetings, seminars, training workshops.
* Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.
Qualifications and key skills required:
* Will have at least 5 years' experience working on commercial tenders.
* Be commercially astute.
* Possess excellent communication skills.
* Be able to work well within a team environment.
* Be ambitious and determined.
* Be able to work with project values up to £2M.
* Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.
* Experience with NEC & JCT contracts is desirable.
On Offer:
* Salary up to £75,000.
* Car Allowance. £5000
* 23 Days Holiday.
* Professional Working Environment.
* Ongoing Training and Development.
* Opportunity for progression.
* Free Parking
If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment Ltd