Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Overview

Manage commercial aspects, cost estimation and contracts for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• elemental costing
• risk quantification
• budget monitoring
• subcontract management
• it systems
• bid management

Tasks

-Support and develop other team members' commercial and contractual awareness -Implement and monitor all systems and procedures, and ensure effective operation -Promote, encourage and manage effective team work -Advise on design cost implications to ensure client budgets are achieved -Monitor internal expenditure against budget, produce contract variation reports and report exceptions to the Commercial Manager -Quantify project risks and cost accordingly -Ensure effective communication with relevant parties -Place subcontract orders in accordance with the main contract and ensure timely payment of subcontractors and suppliers -Ensure effective communication to all parties -Work on multiple schemes at any one time -Introduce quality subcontractors into the company -Utilise and develop company I.T. systems currently in place -Maintain a professional Sewell relationship throughout and be a reliable point of contact -Ensure own management and skill base is developed -Development of a robust elemental costing, with the ability to make informed site visits, raise client queries, subcontract enquiries, take offs, and supporting the design and development process with the Project Team -Advise other project surveyors and site management team of opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs in line with the Sewell behaviours and values -Assist in agreeing figures with internal team & client representatives -Monitor and report performance (good and bad, internally and externally, and take appropriate action) -Provide or ensure provision of supplier feedback and ensure utilisation by the rest of the team -Resolve client/contractor disputes -Review cost model, monitoring and reporting monthly -Embrace the appraisal system to provide feedback on objectives and identify training and development needs -Support internal Commercial team and develop financial controls -Work on multiple bids and quotations at any one time -Explore opportunities for business development both during and post contract -Assist in agreement of valuations with client, raise invoices and ensure payment within time -Offer support and advice on site activities and problem areas where necessary -Ensure inadequate performance is recognised and dealt with appropriately -Assist in the evaluation of commercial implication of instructions received -Understand client's objectives and ensure all of the team are aware -Ensure compliance of Sewell Health and Safety standards and procedures -Support the wider team to develop quality criteria for bid submissions -Develop own Personal Business Plan and ensure continuous self-review -Ensure deadline and reasonable timescales are all adhered to for bid submissions -Assist in agreement of final accounts with client and supply chain -Maximise efficiency of reporting techniques/systems

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• nec/jct
• term contracts
• ms office
• civils
• health safety

What You Bring

-Ability to work using own initiative but also as part of a close-knit team -Experience with Term contracts -Experience of working on NEC3 & 4 / JCT contracts -Hold a full driving licence, valid in the UK -Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying -Have good knowledge of Civils and Joinery -Have experience within a Health, Education and/or Commercial sector -Hold excellent communications skills and the ability to liaise with senior clients & subcontractors -Possess good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks -Ability to work on multiple bids and live schemes at any one time, and prioritise time and tasks accordingly -Excellent levels of computer literacy, and be fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel -Possess a positive approach to learning, development and progression -Previous experience within a competitive and successful surveying/commercial team -Have working knowledge of current Health and Safety practice

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Benefits

-Auto Enrolment pension -High Street & Retail discount schemes -Staff discounts -Technology Scheme -Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience -Have a flexible outlook towards hours worked (some out of hours working may be required) -Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes -Bike 2 Work Scheme -25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days -Annual Bonus opportunity

About Sewell Group

-The company has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure projects. -A strong focus on delivering sustainable, innovative solutions is at the heart of the company's approach. -The company is known for delivering complex projects on time and within budget. -Specialisms span multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, energy, and utilities. -Notable past work includes transforming historic buildings and developing cutting-edge commercial spaces. -The company employs a forward-thinking approach, utilizing the latest technology to optimize construction processes.

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Security Clearance

-enhanced dbs (criminal record) check for successful candidate