Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
gary • April 19, 2023
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Blue Water Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a family owned Construction Company that are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to their team in West Wales.
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for providing procedural and commercial support to contracts across South West Wales. You will be involved with the cost planning of frameworks for public sectors, reviewing project affordability, providing commercial advice and cost saving methods of construction. You will also contribute to responses quality for the element of bids and pre-qualifications and compiling commercial and cost reports regularly.
Job Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Evaluate offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
- Resolve cost differences by analysing and collecting info.
- Write up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
- Works closely with architects and other professionals.
- Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, and staff.
- Navigate and understand building codes.
- Process paperwork and travel to building sites as required.
- Monitor construction processes.
- Stay up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Professional qualifications in quantity surveying / building estimation
- A proven track record of projects for residential dwellings & commercial over £5m per annum.
- Ideally also experience in working within affordable housing markets.
Salary Package:
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Car package
- Pension, and holiday entitlement
If you are interested or available for this position, please contact Bradley Salt at Blue Water Recruitment.
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