Graduate Quantity Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Graduate Programme Great Careers built with us starting in September 2024. Graduate Quantity Surveyor opportunities available at the following Divisions: Durham - Houghton le Spring Eastern Counties - Cambridge East Midlands - Leicester Essex - Ringwood Northern Home Counties - Milton Keynes North London - Ruislip North London - Barking South London - Redhill Thames Valley - Reading West Midlands - Tamworth How does the graduate programme work? The exciting and innovative 2-year programme is designed to develop talented individuals who will grow and potentially lead our business in the future. You will have the opportunity to work across several different business functions to gain a full appreciation of the build life cycle, and understand how Bellway have earned an enviable reputation, built on the foundations of quality, service and trust. Our successful cohort will attend a residential induction programme where you will be given the opportunity to learn more about the business, the 2-year programme and meet the other graduates. Over the course of the programme, you will attend skills camps and work on projects with your fellow graduates that provide ongoing development and support. The Role As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the Commercial Department who are involved in all build schemes from identifying a piece of land to completion. You will work closely with other departments throughout the process to achieve the desired result. The Commercial team oversee the buying of all materials and subcontracts placed for each site. At all times costs are monitored to ensure that the build is delivered both on time and on budget. You will be allocated a local buddy to help you settle into your role and a mentor to support your ongoing development. Upon completion of the programme you will qualify as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, and subject to business need and performance you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway. Career paths for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor may include: Quantity Surveyor/Buyer/Estimator Managing Surveyor/Senior Buyer/Senior Estimator/Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Manager/Estimating Manager/Procurement Manager Our promise to you You will learn from the best, through invaluable experience You will join a reputable brand at an exciting time of continued growth A fantastic working environment We will develop you and provide ongoing support to be the best you can be What s the package? Competitive salary - £28,000-£30,000 dependent on location Annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days Core/flexible working options depending on role Contributory pension scheme Life assurance ShareSave scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to BOB our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers What can you bring to Bellway? The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway. Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done. We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate the following behaviours: Demonstrates commercial acumen Ability to make reasoned decisions Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills Committed to diversity and inclusion In addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following: 2:2 degree (or above) in BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) Mathematics or similar Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK The Recruitment Process Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. Great Communication Effective Collaboration Always Listening Taking Ownership Flexibility Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time. Assessment Centre: the final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview. Key Information Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone please be as responsive as possible. The start date for the programme will be September 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
Graduate Quantity Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Graduate Programme Great Careers built with us starting in September 2024. Graduate Quantity Surveyor opportunities available at the following Divisions: Durham - Houghton le Spring Eastern Counties - Cambridge East Midlands - Leicester Essex - Ringwood Northern Home Counties - Milton Keynes North London - Ruislip North London - Barking South London - Redhill Thames Valley - Reading West Midlands - Tamworth How does the graduate programme work? The exciting and innovative 2-year programme is designed to develop talented individuals who will grow and potentially lead our business in the future. You will have the opportunity to work across several different business functions to gain a full appreciation of the build life cycle, and understand how Bellway have earned an enviable reputation, built on the foundations of quality, service and trust. Our successful cohort will attend a residential induction programme where you will be given the opportunity to learn more about the business, the 2-year programme and meet the other graduates. Over the course of the programme, you will attend skills camps and work on projects with your fellow graduates that provide ongoing development and support. The Role As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the Commercial Department who are involved in all build schemes from identifying a piece of land to completion. You will work closely with other departments throughout the process to achieve the desired result. The Commercial team oversee the buying of all materials and subcontracts placed for each site. At all times costs are monitored to ensure that the build is delivered both on time and on budget. You will be allocated a local buddy to help you settle into your role and a mentor to support your ongoing development. Upon completion of the programme you will qualify as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, and subject to business need and performance you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway. Career paths for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor may include: Quantity Surveyor/Buyer/Estimator Managing Surveyor/Senior Buyer/Senior Estimator/Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Manager/Estimating Manager/Procurement Manager Our promise to you You will learn from the best, through invaluable experience You will join a reputable brand at an exciting time of continued growth A fantastic working environment We will develop you and provide ongoing support to be the best you can be What s the package? Competitive salary - £28,000-£30,000 dependent on location Annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days Core/flexible working options depending on role Contributory pension scheme Life assurance ShareSave scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to BOB our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers What can you bring to Bellway? The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway. Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done. We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate the following behaviours: Demonstrates commercial acumen Ability to make reasoned decisions Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills Committed to diversity and inclusion In addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following: 2:2 degree (or above) in BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) Mathematics or similar Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK The Recruitment Process Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. Great Communication Effective Collaboration Always Listening Taking Ownership Flexibility Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time. Assessment Centre: the final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview. Key Information Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone please be as responsive as possible. The start date for the programme will be September 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Materials & Procurement Buyer (Construction)
Devise Construction is an experienced and trusted regional building contractor based in Wymondham, Norfolk. We employ modern building technologies to create the homes and offices of tomorrow, whilst relying on traditional craftsmanship to restore stunning buildings from a bygone era.
An excellent opportunity for a Materials & Procurement Buyer to join the company in an office based role procuring all the materials required for building our projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets.
You will play a vital role, as you ensure the profitability of our construction contracts, by purchasing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job with full support by the company's Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
Your day to day job duties will comprise as follows:
● Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
● Identifying potential suppliers and new products
● Contacting a range of suppliers and sub‐contractors to obtain quotations
● Agreeing delivery times
● Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‐organised work schedules
● Assessing the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers
● Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
● Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
● Providing advice to the project estimator and quantity surveyor on the predicted cost of individual items
● Liaising closely with the estimator and quantity surveyor at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
● Preparing and maintaining cost reports for material orders
● Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the skills as follows:
● Knowledge and understanding of construction materials
● Good communication skills
● Strong maths and budgeting abilities
● Analytical thinking skills
● Negotiation skills
● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Qualifications/Experience
You should hold at least one of the below;
● A foundation degree, higher national diploma (HND) or an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as business studies, purchasing logistics, or supply chain management.
● 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English, at Level 4 or above as the role requires a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
● An NVQ or HND in supply chain or construction management
This is a full-time position within the company with office hours 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. The office is based in Wymondham, Norfolk.
Benefits
● Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
● 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays
● Company pension scheme
● Holiday buy back scheme
● FlexiDay (For key family moments)
● Ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD)
● Regular performance and salary reviews
Oct 08, 2021
Permanent
Materials & Procurement Buyer (Construction)
Devise Construction is an experienced and trusted regional building contractor based in Wymondham, Norfolk. We employ modern building technologies to create the homes and offices of tomorrow, whilst relying on traditional craftsmanship to restore stunning buildings from a bygone era.
An excellent opportunity for a Materials & Procurement Buyer to join the company in an office based role procuring all the materials required for building our projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets.
You will play a vital role, as you ensure the profitability of our construction contracts, by purchasing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job with full support by the company's Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
Your day to day job duties will comprise as follows:
● Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
● Identifying potential suppliers and new products
● Contacting a range of suppliers and sub‐contractors to obtain quotations
● Agreeing delivery times
● Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‐organised work schedules
● Assessing the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers
● Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
● Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
● Providing advice to the project estimator and quantity surveyor on the predicted cost of individual items
● Liaising closely with the estimator and quantity surveyor at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
● Preparing and maintaining cost reports for material orders
● Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the skills as follows:
● Knowledge and understanding of construction materials
● Good communication skills
● Strong maths and budgeting abilities
● Analytical thinking skills
● Negotiation skills
● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Qualifications/Experience
You should hold at least one of the below;
● A foundation degree, higher national diploma (HND) or an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as business studies, purchasing logistics, or supply chain management.
● 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English, at Level 4 or above as the role requires a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
● An NVQ or HND in supply chain or construction management
This is a full-time position within the company with office hours 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. The office is based in Wymondham, Norfolk.
Benefits
● Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
● 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays
● Company pension scheme
● Holiday buy back scheme
● FlexiDay (For key family moments)
● Ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD)
● Regular performance and salary reviews
An excellent opportunity for Senior Quantity Surveyors or Quantity Surveyors that are looking for a step up in responsibility, looking to gain invaluable experience and to progress their career with a highly reputable construction company, within a high standards and high rewards environment.
Our client is one of the UK's largest Civil Engineering and Building Contractor specialising in Infrastructure and Groundworks.
Their success, is owed to our strong core values maintained from the company's family origins in 1995, in addition to a dedicated and elite workforce. We continue to grow rapidly thanks to our sterling reputation within the industry.
We are an innovative and passionate business, who understands that the key to a successful business is successful people; therefore, we recruit the best, and offer and encourage development and training along with high rewards. The right people can make a real difference; it is this attitude that has got us to where we are today.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Understand the principles of safety on site and company projects. Support the Safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice. Ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and/ or Directors as appropriate.
Prepare and/ or review tenders with estimators assisting with understanding the client's requirements and offering value engineering.
Provide early cost advice to clients on variations, ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.
Understand construction issues, offer advice on drawings and works and ensure projects have all current drawings/ up to date information to work from.
Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution/response.
Understand Company procurement and its impact on job cost/performance.
Undertake costs analysis working with Company buyers. Advise on procurement/cost control.
Value completed work, ensuring timely payments.
Understand importance of cash flow and timely payments, including retention payments.
Build strong relationships with client staff and Company production staff
The current Stafford Commercial team consists of 12: Commercial Manager, 2 Senior QS's, 1 Senior Estimator, 2 QS's, 2 Graduate QS's and 4 Trainee QS's. The team's workload is fast increasing due to the excellent growth of the business and therefore we need someone to come in and help the team out on a full-time basis
The ideal candidate will be a current Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress, and they must be experienced in Groundworks.
Excellent salary and remuneration on offer to the successful candidate
Oct 08, 2021
Permanent
An excellent opportunity for Senior Quantity Surveyors or Quantity Surveyors that are looking for a step up in responsibility, looking to gain invaluable experience and to progress their career with a highly reputable construction company, within a high standards and high rewards environment.
Our client is one of the UK's largest Civil Engineering and Building Contractor specialising in Infrastructure and Groundworks.
Their success, is owed to our strong core values maintained from the company's family origins in 1995, in addition to a dedicated and elite workforce. We continue to grow rapidly thanks to our sterling reputation within the industry.
We are an innovative and passionate business, who understands that the key to a successful business is successful people; therefore, we recruit the best, and offer and encourage development and training along with high rewards. The right people can make a real difference; it is this attitude that has got us to where we are today.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Understand the principles of safety on site and company projects. Support the Safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice. Ensure that any concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and/ or Directors as appropriate.
Prepare and/ or review tenders with estimators assisting with understanding the client's requirements and offering value engineering.
Provide early cost advice to clients on variations, ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.
Understand construction issues, offer advice on drawings and works and ensure projects have all current drawings/ up to date information to work from.
Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution/response.
Understand Company procurement and its impact on job cost/performance.
Undertake costs analysis working with Company buyers. Advise on procurement/cost control.
Value completed work, ensuring timely payments.
Understand importance of cash flow and timely payments, including retention payments.
Build strong relationships with client staff and Company production staff
The current Stafford Commercial team consists of 12: Commercial Manager, 2 Senior QS's, 1 Senior Estimator, 2 QS's, 2 Graduate QS's and 4 Trainee QS's. The team's workload is fast increasing due to the excellent growth of the business and therefore we need someone to come in and help the team out on a full-time basis
The ideal candidate will be a current Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress, and they must be experienced in Groundworks.
Excellent salary and remuneration on offer to the successful candidate
Graduate Estimator
Great Graduate Role for someone who has recently gained a construction related degree at 2:1 or above. This is a brilliant position for anyone liking maths, working problems out and playing with numbers.
Working within a construction company based in the North Kent area you will be trained up to become an Estimator. This position is ideal for someone who attained a Quantity Surveyor degree. You will be bright, coachable, reliable and ready to step on the ladder to success in your chosen career.
Please send me your CV, interviews asap Salary to 25,000
Nov 09, 2020
Permanent
Graduate Estimator
Great Graduate Role for someone who has recently gained a construction related degree at 2:1 or above. This is a brilliant position for anyone liking maths, working problems out and playing with numbers.
Working within a construction company based in the North Kent area you will be trained up to become an Estimator. This position is ideal for someone who attained a Quantity Surveyor degree. You will be bright, coachable, reliable and ready to step on the ladder to success in your chosen career.
Please send me your CV, interviews asap Salary to 25,000
Are you an experienced Estimator? Have you worked within the Roofing/Cladding industry?
Due to company expansion, Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for an Estimator on behalf of a Roofing contractor based in the West Midlands. Working within the companies commercial department, you will be responsible for creating estimates/submission of tenders and to develop/generate new business. For this role, you will have hold some good experience as an estimator from a roofing/cladding/facade/curtain walling background as well as knowledge of a range of roofing systems such as Single Ply, Hot Melt etc. Candidates will need to provide references and have a good track record of securing business as well as being organised. For the ideal candidate, a competitive salary of between £25k-£35k will be offered.
Key Duties:
Producing and Submitting of tenders.
Securing new business/projects.
Liaise with suppliers for materials/plant.
Some purchasing work materials and plant.
Populating Bills of Quantities/Producing Take Offs.
Generating new clients as well as managing existing client base.
General email/office work.
Key Skills and Qualities:
Minimum of two years Estimating experience
Knowledge of Single ply, Hot Melt and Felt roof systems
Well motivated and a desire for continuous development
Computer literate
Well organised and able to work independently and on own initiative
Good numerical and mathematical skills
The role involves working predominantly in an office environment, however, occasional site visits to our projects will be required.
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Aug 14, 2020
Permanent
Are you an experienced Estimator? Have you worked within the Roofing/Cladding industry?
Due to company expansion, Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for an Estimator on behalf of a Roofing contractor based in the West Midlands. Working within the companies commercial department, you will be responsible for creating estimates/submission of tenders and to develop/generate new business. For this role, you will have hold some good experience as an estimator from a roofing/cladding/facade/curtain walling background as well as knowledge of a range of roofing systems such as Single Ply, Hot Melt etc. Candidates will need to provide references and have a good track record of securing business as well as being organised. For the ideal candidate, a competitive salary of between £25k-£35k will be offered.
Key Duties:
Producing and Submitting of tenders.
Securing new business/projects.
Liaise with suppliers for materials/plant.
Some purchasing work materials and plant.
Populating Bills of Quantities/Producing Take Offs.
Generating new clients as well as managing existing client base.
General email/office work.
Key Skills and Qualities:
Minimum of two years Estimating experience
Knowledge of Single ply, Hot Melt and Felt roof systems
Well motivated and a desire for continuous development
Computer literate
Well organised and able to work independently and on own initiative
Good numerical and mathematical skills
The role involves working predominantly in an office environment, however, occasional site visits to our projects will be required.
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Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding
Job Title: Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding
Industry Sector: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Roofing, Cladding, Single Ply, Flat Roofing, Architectural Drawings, Facades, Roofing Systems, Building Envelope, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors
Based: York (must be a maximum of 1hr commute)
Remuneration: £20,000-£40,000 basic salary & full benefits
The role of the Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding will involve:
* Sales estimator position promoting the installation of roofing and cladding solutions, focusing on the single ply division
* Estimating in support of bids and proposals
* Handling enquiries and preparing budgets with main contractors, cladding contractor, roofing contractors, architects, clients, quantity surveyors and façade and roofing contractors
* Validating contract costs and estimating workloads
* Receiving tender enquiries and producing general take-offs to create quotations and estimates
* Obtain raw material costs by liaising with suppliers
* Preparation and issuing of formal quotations to customers
* Prioritise own workload to ensure customers’ deadlines are met
* Provide costing support to projects team on successful bids
* Occasional visits to customer sites
The ideal applicant will be a Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding with:
* Ideally have 5+ years’ experience as a project sales estimator within the flat roofing, single ply, façade, roofing or building envelope related experience
* OR be a colleague / university graduate that has studied a construction related qualification looking for their first step into the industry
* Ideally have the Ability to read architectural drawings
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Ideally related qualification in construction, engineering, manufacturing or surveying
* Ability to manage all elements of estimating and quoting to ensure customer satisfaction
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Roofing, Cladding, Single Ply, Flat Roofing, Architectural Drawings, Facades, Roofing Systems, Building Envelope, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding
Job Title: Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding
Industry Sector: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Roofing, Cladding, Single Ply, Flat Roofing, Architectural Drawings, Facades, Roofing Systems, Building Envelope, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors
Based: York (must be a maximum of 1hr commute)
Remuneration: £20,000-£40,000 basic salary & full benefits
The role of the Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding will involve:
* Sales estimator position promoting the installation of roofing and cladding solutions, focusing on the single ply division
* Estimating in support of bids and proposals
* Handling enquiries and preparing budgets with main contractors, cladding contractor, roofing contractors, architects, clients, quantity surveyors and façade and roofing contractors
* Validating contract costs and estimating workloads
* Receiving tender enquiries and producing general take-offs to create quotations and estimates
* Obtain raw material costs by liaising with suppliers
* Preparation and issuing of formal quotations to customers
* Prioritise own workload to ensure customers’ deadlines are met
* Provide costing support to projects team on successful bids
* Occasional visits to customer sites
The ideal applicant will be a Sales Estimator – Roofing & Cladding with:
* Ideally have 5+ years’ experience as a project sales estimator within the flat roofing, single ply, façade, roofing or building envelope related experience
* OR be a colleague / university graduate that has studied a construction related qualification looking for their first step into the industry
* Ideally have the Ability to read architectural drawings
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Ideally related qualification in construction, engineering, manufacturing or surveying
* Ability to manage all elements of estimating and quoting to ensure customer satisfaction
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Roofing, Cladding, Single Ply, Flat Roofing, Architectural Drawings, Facades, Roofing Systems, Building Envelope, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors
Our Client is a leading multinational mechanical & electrical engineering service who specialise in mission critical turnkey solutions. Employing over 750 people with annual revenues of over €232m in 2018 and delivering leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are seeking a CSA Estimator to be based in Dublin.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for -
* Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications
* The ability to take-off quantities and to prepare a pricing document
* Obtaining pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
* Assisting in the maintaining of the cost data base
* Presenting the estimate to the Estimating Director and when necessary to the Board of Directors
* Building relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
* Co-operating with the application of quality assurance procedures
* Ensuring confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during the course of employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
* Being able to identify potential risks on a project
You will need -
* A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 3 years satisfactory experience
* To have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited to at least NFQ Level 7 in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent
* To be included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the register of Quantity Surveyors maintained by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland in accordance with the Building Control Act, 2007, and entitled to full membership of the SCSI, RICS or CIOB
* To possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
* Knowledge of FIDIC contracts
* To have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Our Client is a leading multinational mechanical & electrical engineering service who specialise in mission critical turnkey solutions. Employing over 750 people with annual revenues of over €232m in 2018 and delivering leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are seeking a CSA Estimator to be based in Dublin.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for -
* Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications
* The ability to take-off quantities and to prepare a pricing document
* Obtaining pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
* Assisting in the maintaining of the cost data base
* Presenting the estimate to the Estimating Director and when necessary to the Board of Directors
* Building relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
* Co-operating with the application of quality assurance procedures
* Ensuring confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during the course of employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
* Being able to identify potential risks on a project
You will need -
* A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 3 years satisfactory experience
* To have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited to at least NFQ Level 7 in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent
* To be included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the register of Quantity Surveyors maintained by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland in accordance with the Building Control Act, 2007, and entitled to full membership of the SCSI, RICS or CIOB
* To possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
* Knowledge of FIDIC contracts
* To have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
Calibre Search
Keighley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK
Graduate Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Yorkshire based leading Interior Design & Build Fit Out Contractor specialising in all sectors (Office / Hotel & Leisure / Education / Healthcare) is seeking an experienced and committed Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of construction/joinery activities and a general overview of mechanical and electrical installations to enable the production and management of comprehensive enquiries for materials and trades construct and analyse complete tender returns; then handover to our contracts team for them to manage and to take the project through to completion.
Knowledge of the high expectation associated with quality interior fit-out works is essential, as is a full appreciation of the commercial influences that emulate from fast track projects of a distinctly bespoke nature.
You will be working as part of an experienced team to develop your already existing skills. Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally, are key to this role as is the ability to develop and nurture relationships. It is expected that you will be comfortable controlling and managing a varied pre / post contract work load from a demanding industry.
The Ideal Candidate
The role would suit a newly Graduated Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Knowledge of Construction Industry
Comfortable in liaising and co-ordinating Sub-Contractors to support your pricing
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Conversant with Microsoft Excel which is used to estimate preparation
Package:
The package for the right candidate Circa £25k - £35K PA based on experience, plus opportunity for career progression within the organisation
Profit related bonus structure, Pension, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Mileage Expenses
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and acts as both an employment agency and employment business
Jan 22, 2017
Graduate Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Yorkshire based leading Interior Design & Build Fit Out Contractor specialising in all sectors (Office / Hotel & Leisure / Education / Healthcare) is seeking an experienced and committed Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of construction/joinery activities and a general overview of mechanical and electrical installations to enable the production and management of comprehensive enquiries for materials and trades construct and analyse complete tender returns; then handover to our contracts team for them to manage and to take the project through to completion.
Knowledge of the high expectation associated with quality interior fit-out works is essential, as is a full appreciation of the commercial influences that emulate from fast track projects of a distinctly bespoke nature.
You will be working as part of an experienced team to develop your already existing skills. Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally, are key to this role as is the ability to develop and nurture relationships. It is expected that you will be comfortable controlling and managing a varied pre / post contract work load from a demanding industry.
The Ideal Candidate
The role would suit a newly Graduated Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Knowledge of Construction Industry
Comfortable in liaising and co-ordinating Sub-Contractors to support your pricing
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Conversant with Microsoft Excel which is used to estimate preparation
Package:
The package for the right candidate Circa £25k - £35K PA based on experience, plus opportunity for career progression within the organisation
Profit related bonus structure, Pension, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Mileage Expenses
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and acts as both an employment agency and employment business
Rock Paper Scissor Recruitment Limited
Great Houghton, Northampton NN4, UK
RPS Recruitment ltd are recruiting for a Demolition Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for our established client in the Northampton area.
Due to their expansion and the ever growing current workload they are looking to recruit either a graduate/trainee assistant estimator or possibly an experienced estimator within the demolition fields/sector.
• They will be responsible to report to the Managing Director prior to tender submissions.
• Produce enquiry/documentation schedules
• Attend Project Visits/Site Meetings nationwide
• Prepare sub-contractor packages/prices for sub-contract works
• Evaluate returns/quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors
• Prepare bill of quantities and schedules for tender projects/estimating programs
• Prepare commercial documents/tender submission packs.
• Ensure tenders are submitted completely and accurately within time scales provided
• Maintain/update appropriate sub-contractors to suit area of work.
Requirements/Qualifications
• HND in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Holding relative H&S touch Screen Certificates/CSCS or CCDO cards would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude with confidence liaising with clients/sub-contractors
• Excellent English and Written Skills including negotiation.
• The ability to read and interrupt various activities with regards to tenders and the specific job descriptions in order to assist pricing.
• The ability to work in an office work environment and site.
• To work within a highly experienced established team and perform well under pressure.
• Must hold a Full valid UK Driving Licence
• Must be fully computer literate and have various I.T knowledge above with dealing with E-tendering/PDFs/Excel/Word Processing/Outlook Systems/Gant charts including mobile platforms i.e. Ipads, Touch screen devices.
Please call (Apply online only) for further information or submit your CV
Jan 22, 2017
RPS Recruitment ltd are recruiting for a Demolition Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for our established client in the Northampton area.
Due to their expansion and the ever growing current workload they are looking to recruit either a graduate/trainee assistant estimator or possibly an experienced estimator within the demolition fields/sector.
• They will be responsible to report to the Managing Director prior to tender submissions.
• Produce enquiry/documentation schedules
• Attend Project Visits/Site Meetings nationwide
• Prepare sub-contractor packages/prices for sub-contract works
• Evaluate returns/quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors
• Prepare bill of quantities and schedules for tender projects/estimating programs
• Prepare commercial documents/tender submission packs.
• Ensure tenders are submitted completely and accurately within time scales provided
• Maintain/update appropriate sub-contractors to suit area of work.
Requirements/Qualifications
• HND in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Holding relative H&S touch Screen Certificates/CSCS or CCDO cards would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude with confidence liaising with clients/sub-contractors
• Excellent English and Written Skills including negotiation.
• The ability to read and interrupt various activities with regards to tenders and the specific job descriptions in order to assist pricing.
• The ability to work in an office work environment and site.
• To work within a highly experienced established team and perform well under pressure.
• Must hold a Full valid UK Driving Licence
• Must be fully computer literate and have various I.T knowledge above with dealing with E-tendering/PDFs/Excel/Word Processing/Outlook Systems/Gant charts including mobile platforms i.e. Ipads, Touch screen devices.
Please call (Apply online only) for further information or submit your CV