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Waites Recruitment Consultancy a Senior Estimator / Surveyor for a client based in Gloucester on a full time basis. VACANCY FOR A SENIOR ESTIMATOR/SURVEYOR IN OUR PROPERTY SERVICES DIVISION We are looking for a Qualified Senior Estimator/Surveyor to work in our Property Services Division on a permanent basis. The Property Services Division is a Specialist and profitable Division and mainly carries out insurance loss repair and reinstatement works following floods, fires, escapes of water, lightning strikes, building defects etc. We work on domestic, multiple occupancy residential, educational, industrial and commercial buildings. Much of our work is negotiated and some is tendered. We are looking for someone who is keen to work in this sector of the construction industry and will be working on tendered and negotiated projects circa 10,000 to 500,000 in value and measured term/schedule of rates projects circa 20,000 to 100,000 in value. Much of our work is repeat business and we work with our clients, consultants and subcontractors with a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation. We have long standing good relationships with most of our clients, consultants and subcontractors which we intend to continue. The Estimator/Surveyor must be a good team player and be able to work in this manner. The Estimator/Surveyor should be commercially minded and with the Contracts Managers and Site Managers be able to deliver projects safely, on time, to a high quality, on budget and achieving margin targets whilst maintaining good relationships with all. The Estimator/Surveyor must be able to work using their own initiative with some guidance. The Estimator/Surveyor should preferably reside within 45 minutes drive of our base in Gloucester. The role will involve travelling to sites and the office and working from home. The Estimator/Surveyors duties would include:- Building up, pricing and calculating the estimated nett costs for tendered and negotiated projects Measuring works on site and calculating quantities Measuring works off drawings and calculating quantities Taking photographic records prior to works being carried out, during and after works are completed Compiling and submitting quotations Negotiating and agreeing contract sums on negotiated projects Preparing and agreeing monthly valuations and monthly final account forecasts Preparing interim and final invoices Pricing and agreeing variations and agreeing final accounts Obtaining and negotiating subcontract sums Attending subcontractor pre order meetings Placing subcontract orders Checking, agreeing and processing subcontractor payments Checking, pricing and agreeing subcontractor variations Checking and agreeing subcontractors final accounts Attending site meetings Keeping project files and records in order Attending team meetings Giving commercial and contractual advice to team members The Estimator/Surveyor will report to, and have the support of, the Managing Surveyor and Associate Director. Candidates should have a good knowledge of construction technology, building regulations, JCT Contracts & Subcontracts, measured term/schedule of rates projects and health & safety. Candidates should have good IT skills and be competent in using Excel, Word, Outlook etc. Candidates should ideally have some professional qualification. The salary is negotiable and other benefits include company car/car allowance, fuel card, health insurance for themselves and spouse, company pension, life insurance, paid holidays. My Client is a proud that many of their staff are long standing and we are looking for someone who wishes to work with them for many years.

Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity surveyor on a full time basis for a client in Gloucester. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join mu clieants team to work on projects across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and Kent, overseeing the logistics and ensuring compliance of a specified range of drylining and ceiling installations. The role Reporting to the UK Head of Construction, the Senior Quantity Surveyor is a key member of the Commercial department, responsible for delivering successful projects, from order through to final account, ranging in value from £500k to £5M. It is important that the Senior Quantity Surveyor possesses excellent communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills as they will be required to build long term client relationships. You will also be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the wider Commercial team which includes coaching and developing the Assistant Quantity Surveyors. Responsibilities and Duties Working within cross functional teams, to deliver projects to the correct price and specification, on or ahead of programme and on or under budget. Reviewing and negotiating sub-contract orders within the approved risk parameters. Completing the pre-construction activities and ensuring that projects are setup on the ERP system in accordance with the contract documents and within the required lead in period. Maintaining a full and detailed command of the project brief, including the build methodology, scope of works, programme and costs. Preparing and issuing Sub-contract tenders and working alongside the Contract Managers to negotiate and place Sub-contract orders. Reviewing and approving the fortnightly sub-contractor payments. Day to day Contract Administration including variations, applications for payment and relevant notices. Liaising with the Finance department on a weekly basis and providing the business with up-to-date information on payments, overdue debt and retention. Identifying commercial risks and potential solutions and highlighting them to the relevant members of the project team and/or Senior Management. Competing monthly cost reports, presenting them to the wider business and Senior Management team and proposing actions to improve performance where possible. Ensuring the continuous development of the Assistant and Quantity Surveyors. Maintaining close dialogue with the Construction team to determine site progress and other site related issues. Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Commercial department, reporting on project and individual performance and maintaining accountabilities for all allocated projects or clients. In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety, you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy. Essential Technical Expertise Experience of the JCT and/or SBC sub-contracts A confident negotiator with the ability to build client relationships whilst mitigating contractual risks Possesses strong problem-solving skills Pays close attention to detail Manages time efficiently Works well within a team Broad based knowledge of the Construction Industry, the House Building Sector in particular and ideally timber frame or offsite construction Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity a variety of flexible working options could be considered. Salary and Benefits My Client is proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group. Competitive salary Bonus scheme (subject to bonus scheme rules and performance) Holidays - 30 days per annum (Including bank holidays) Life assurance Pension scheme Company Sick pay after probationary period Car Cash Allowance/ Company Car scheme Flexible benefits package, including cycle scheme, holiday trading, dental insurance and taste/gourmet card. Hybrid Work pattern available Employee assistance programme Employee Referral Scheme If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply NOW