Quantity Surveyor & Estimator

Overview

Oversee project costing, risk, and contract administration for construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• elemental costing
• risk quantification
• bid management
• cost reporting
• it systems
• h&s compliance

Tasks

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

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• nec3
• microsoft office
• health safety
• civils
• initiative

What You Bring

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

People Also Searched For

Benefits

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

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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-enhanced dbs (criminal record) check will be carried out for the successful candidate.