Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (North Hampshire)

Placed: 05/12/17
Region: Hampshire
Location: Hartley Wintney
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: North Hampshire

Salary: £40K to £50K + Car Allowance (Negotiable Upon Experience)

Company Overview

A highly regarded carpentry business focused on the Residential sector. One of the largest in the South of England, and working alongside a strong selection of the leading UK Residential companies. Developments range from one-off luxury properties through to multi-phased residential projects.

Job Summary:

You will be an enthusiastic individual who is keen and willing to develop as a Quantity Surveyor, and become a key member of the company. In your position you would be expected to uphold a range of commercial responsibilities that lead to the completion of carpentry projects within budget and on time. The company is entering exciting times in terms of growth and success, and if you feel you want to be a part of this growing success please apply within.

This position will ideally be 50 % QS & 50 % Estimating with 1 to 2 days on sites 3 to 4 days in the office.

DUTIES:

* Prepare take-offs/bids for carpentry enquiries received from the client for large housing developments to large prestigious one-off properties
* Carry out contract negotiations during the bidding process and convert into orders
* Provide commercial support during the construction phase, including dealing with any site variations/payments issues that may occu
* Attend meetings with the client as required
* Carry out reconciliation of our existing project accounts, ensuring consistent company cash flow, and settlement of Final Accounts and retention payment
* Produce method statements and risk assessments, training to be provided

CRITERIA:

* Construction related degree or HNC/HND qualification
* Full Clean UK driving license and live within close proximity of our head office in H
* Desire to learn and succeed
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Well organized and methodical
* Confidence and composure to work under pressure
* Ability to grasp concepts and retain information
* Good communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

* Carpentry background or some construction experience

To apply for this position, you can do so here or alternatively please email your CV to