Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Location: Pembrokeshire
HOURS: Full time, Monday - Friday
Type: Staff role
Salary range: £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Our client: Our client, an established civil engineering contractor based in Pembrokeshire, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team due to continued growth.

The role: This is a varied role combining estimating and quantity surveying, giving you involvement from initial tender stage through to the commercial management and final account of live projects.
The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator looking for autonomy and responsibility, however our client is also open to considering a more junior candidate with the right construction background, attitude and potential. Full support and development will be available.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare tenders and estimates from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Produce material and labour take offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site measures and prepare valuations.
• Prepare applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Price and agree variations.
• Place subcontractor orders and manage accounts.
• Monitor project costs, progress and overall commercial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support contract administration and final accounts.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

What is required from you:

• Previous construction estimating and/or quantity surveying experience.
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment.
• Good understanding of variations, construction costs and cost management.
• Ability to undertake site measures.
• Strong commercial awareness with good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within civil engineering, structural refurbishment, repair or specialist construction would be advantageous.
• Petrochemical or renewable industry experience would be beneficial.
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience using estimating or commercial software and Excel would be beneficial.
• Working towards a professional qualification or an interest in further development would be welcomed.

What’s in it for you:

• Full time, permanent position
• Salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects
• Genuine career progression and development
• Training and support available for candidates at an earlier stage of their commercial career
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• Join an established and growing civil engineering contractor

How to Apply: If you would like some further information for the role of Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, please email (url removed) with a copy of your most recent CV.

Apply now! We prefer not to use closing dates as we aim to get the best candidate to our client as soon as possible. If you are considering this Quantity Surveyor / Estimator vacancy but haven’t yet updated your CV, do get in touch and let us know!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community
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