Time Appointments are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established Construction Company based in Essex, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Commercial team, supporting site and contracts teams to ensure the profitable and efficient delivery of projects.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a subcontractor environment
* Sound technical knowledge of brickwork, masonry, or closely related trades (preferred)
* Strong understanding of UK construction contracts
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation capabilities, with an eye for detail
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
* Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Packages, and construction accounts management software.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing accurate tender and contract documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
* Ensuring on-going compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives
* On-site measurement and measurement of drawings
* Perform risk, value management and cost control
* On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
* Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
* Analysing sub-contractors’ quotations
* Accurate preparation and agreement of variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts
* Preparing and issuing certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
Core Benefits (Subject to eligibility):
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Car allowance
* Participation in the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with potential tax-efficient bonuses
* Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
* Opportunity to work on high-quality residential and commercial projects
* Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused working environment
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance