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Our client is an established consultancy who is going through a huge growth phase. A great opportunity to work for a growing company, which is looking to double in size in next 3-4 years, and open a London office. These roles would be suited towards professionals who are seeking fast career progression. They are interested in speaking to QS of all levels with experience in the following sectors; Nuclear Oil & Gas Green energy Utilities Biogas Building (traditional and commercial) FMCG Commercial Essential: Right to work in the UK Full UK driving licence Previous QS experience QS qualification (exceptions will be made for SQSs who have worked in the industry for a long time) Willingness to travel/ spend up to 4 nights away from home if required   Desired Previous consultancy experience Having held long-tenure positions previously For SQSs, previous management experience beneficial   What we can offer: Competitive Salary Generous pension PHI (inc. spouse and children) Company car/ car allowance 4 x DIS Insurance ALL costs covered for living away from home if required (Plus daily subsistence allowance)

With a track record of delivering residential and education projects to private clients and high-end brands, our client has built up a large portfolio of impressive work/clients over the years. This role would suit an individual who has five years of post-graduate experience and aspires to quickly progress within a medium sized, reputable firm while working on excitingprojects within the residential and education sectors. The position would be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and would require the successful candidate to manage several projects ranging from £3/4m to £100m. Experience/Qualifications The candidate needs to have a degree in Quantity Surveying and with at least five years post graduate experience. The candidate should have had this experience within construction ideally for a main contractor. Main QS Duties Prepare Cost Plans and Feasibility Studies including carrying out research where instructed to obtain specialist sub-contract and supplier cost information. Prepare tender documentation for varying types of construction procurement routes. Prepare Cashflow Forecasts and Capital Commitment Schedules (spreadsheet which captures all costs of the project not just construction costs). Run the tender analysis process following tender returns including drafting tender reports. Prepare Contract Documents and/or Letters of Intent. Prepare interim monthly valuations of work undertaken by appointed Building Contractor during Construction Phase of projects. Prepare Monthly Cost Reports and Final Accounts during Construction Phase of projects. Experience in the housebuilding, social housing or education sectors are not necessary but would be beneficial.

Company My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services. Role Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys. Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference. Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience.  Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work. The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer. They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support. This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.

Company My client operates a network of estate agencies across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex – giving you the best choice of residential and commercial properties to rent, buy or invest in. They provide surveys, valuations, property management and investment services as well as a wide range of services. Role Excellent opportunity to join small friendly team providing residential valuation and building surveys. Flexible working hours: between 24 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s preference. Based at home but working within ‘RG’ postcodes for services depending on experience.  Their client base is generally private individuals and housing providers with minimal lending work. The candidate will be ideally MRICS or FRICS but Assoc RICS may be considered depending on candidate’s experience. They will also ideally need to be a Registered Valuer. They offer competitive salary, offer flexibility in working hours and full office support. This role provides flexibility for the candidate to maximise their home/work balance and/or potential for great opportunity for senior role/possible directorship being integral to future expansion.

Job Description Who We Are My Trusted Builder is a small but rapidly growing project management construction company based in modern and fun offices in London. We carry out striking work and creative, bespoke design services that reveal a space’s potential and showcases each client’s unique personality and need. Our service covers House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Refurbishment and Commercial fit-outs. We offer a full bespoke end to end service from commissioning architects, obtaining planning, building regulation, structural work, party wall agreements and full turn key service under the guise of project management. We believe that each client is an individual. They deserve professional services that can both capture their imagination and exceed their expectations. By drawing on our wealth of experience, we can surpass the level of service they would, each and every time… no exceptions.   What we are looking for My Trusted Builder is looking for an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our small growing team. You will be preparing estimates and working on secured contracts in refurbishment, loft conversions, extensions and fit-out projects in the commercial and residential sectors ranging in size from £50,000 to £500,000 – with the support of administration staff.  You should have a good track record within the refurbishment, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry.   Job Title:             Estimator/Quantity Surveyor Reporting To:    Director  Purpose: This new role is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business. You will act like an owner; a true entrepreneur, open minded and an independent thinker that can take and give constructive feedback from the whole team in order to grow it and the organisation. You will be great at what you do, having fun along the way, and someone whom the owner can entrust to take over the whole estimating service, and build a team around.   Aims You will manage the whole estimating service and in liaison with the Director and Contracts Manager ensure projects are accurately costed and invoiced accordingly, maintaining profitability by close scrutiny of contractors and sub-contractor accounts. You will work closely with the in-house team, other professional partners, contractors and clients ensuring a seamless service is offered.   Role Responsibilities Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings, create estimate for client Complete tenders within given timescales. Package estimate for client submission and liaise with other team members to secure the project. Prepare contract ready to be signed for costumers and subcontractors. Create bills of quantities Assist in PQQ from preparations through to submission when applicable Prepare and accurately update a report for the Directors on all tenders and submissions Meet with Clients and Consultants to build relationships and ensure future business development. Understand and scrutinise (Sub-) Contractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and value for money whilst maintaining profitability for the business. Create project cost sheet from bill of quantities and other resources to enable accurate ordering and use on site. Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the company Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the client designer and indicate dates when products or information are required to be available on site. Review and where necessary revise sub-contractor variations to ensure accuracy and value for money for client Carry out site visits and surveys as necessary Analyze and resolve (cost) disputes that may arise between the subcontractors, Client and Company. Cost control and variations through builder trend platform Create variations using BuilderTrend software Liaise with Clients, Architects and Designers in relation to requests for pricing, tendering and cost control Ensure timely and constant follow up with clients and update CRM system as necessary. Compare market prices and constantly update costing and pricing models to ensure profitability is maintained for both subcontractors and the organisation. Constantly update the contract with new products and services ensuring communication to client in order to upsell and or improve specification. Upload new projects to BuilderTrend system (Sales and after sales) Integrate the organisations bespoke Excel bill of quantities and contract to BuilderTrend platform. Suggest, help with and implement new policies and procedures to constantly improve the estimating, sales and cost control process Feed-back to other colleagues on how to improve business processes and organization and team communications. Interview and train new members of the growing team Skills and Abilities excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills both written and oral excellent analytical and questioning skills ability to negotiate on behalf of the client whilst maintaining the organisations overall integrity the ability to effectively manage time and produce quality work in order to win projects the ability to work with new platforms as and when required. Attention to detail. Great computer skills in excel word and database systems. Good organisational skills. Forward thinker prioritise deadlines.   Qualifications and Experience Several years’ experience of tendering for complex refurbishment and extension projects. Full understanding of construction drawings, cad work would be advantageous for design work if needed Working knowledge of appropriate software systems technical ability to interpret design drawings and complete an accurate take off sheet. An appropriate trade qualification. You should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of estimating and cost control of projects within the range of £30,000 to £500,000. The Company will offer a base salary of £35kto £45k P/A and 1% percent of all successfully contracts which is an estimated £20k for first year, negotiable after that. There will be a 3 months’ probation period.

A main contractor who was established 40 years ago. Undertakes projects in various sectors including pharmaceutical, education, retail, residential, commercial and more. They have been growing steadily over the past ten years. Annual turnover was £91m in 2012 and this increased to £165m in 2016. This sustained growth is aided by the fact that a large proportion of their work is awarded on a repeat order basis from an expanding client base. If successful, you’ll be working on projects valued between £1-60m in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors What are they looking for? An ambitious assistant QS with main contractor experience. Experience of working for a main contractor Experience in assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts. Knowledge of relevant building and construction regulations and standards. Strong numerical and IT skills Financially astute. Proven track record of maximising profit on contracts from £500k +. Customer-focused. Excellent supply chain relationships. Experience in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors would be a bonus

If you are an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with experience working within the Fabrication and Sheet Metal industry , please apply online for this role. My Client is well established fabrication engineering company based in Swindon.  They mainly work with Local Authorities, Construction Companies, Architects, Manufacturing Companies, Building Contractors and the public. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of estimating within the architectural metalwork, fabrication engineering and construction industries, and have a good knowledge of estimating the manufacture and installation/erection of steelworks and architectural type metalwork’s projects. Main duties include site surveys and prepare quotations Estimating and winning new contracts client meetings closely monitoring projects to ensure costs are within the budget and work is completed to the required standards

Valuation + Building Surveyor (RICS) – London / Greater London My client is a Chartered Building Consultancy, registered with and vetted by Construction line, Association of Building Engineers, Association for Project Safety and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). They were established in 2006. The practice has experience of working in residential and commercial sectors.The practice is a young and highly motivated company undertaking projects in London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Candidate My client are looking to secure the services of an experienced residential surveyor to become a key part of their team within various locations in the UK. Applicants will need to be RICS registered valuer, with at least 2 years post qualification experience of residential surveying, home buyer reports and mortgage valuation surveys as this role will be responsible for strategic relationships in these areas. Candidates specifically need experience carrying out building surveys, homebuyer reports and valuations for home buyers. They are not looking for council or social housing specialists as the most previous employers. Clean driving license essential. Mainly working solo but needs to be able to communicate well with clients.Working in greater London area (no area specifically) Industry leading package available dependent on experience. ConstructionRecruitment.net acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

POST TITLE:                              Assistant / Graduate Quantity Surveyor   RESPONSIBLE TO:                      Partners of the Practice   Responsible for:                    Financial control of Building and Civil Engineering contracts and production of tender documentation.    Overall Job Purpose   To provide an efficient and effective construction financial management service the practice’s clients.     Key Tasks and Responsibilities   1.         Provision of financial expertise in the delivery of the practice’s service to its clients.   2.         To produce estimates for construction schemes under the supervision of a Partner, Associate or Senior Surveyor.   3.         To produce tender documents for construction schemes under the supervision of a Partner, Associate or Senior Surveyor.   4.         To prepare valuations, financial statements and produce and agree final accounts with contractors for construction works under the supervision of a Partner, Associate or Senior Surveyor.   5.         To undertake all works in accordance with the firms QA procedures.   6.         To utilise and develop the firms computerised systems.   7.         To advise the Partner, Associate or Senior Surveyor of disputes with contractors as and when they arise.   8.         To work in a team in undertaking the Practice’s business.   9.         Undertake liaison with other members of the construction team as and when required to efficiently undertake the Practice’s work.   10.       To comply with existing and future legislation relating to the work being undertaken.   11.       To comply with the firms Health & Safety Policy.   12.       To represent and promote the Practice at meetings when called upon to do so.   13.       To represent and promote the Practice at all times.   Personal Requirements   1.         Type of Experience:             Up to five years post qualification experience.  Specific knowledge and experience of SMM7 along with working knowledge of JCT and other forms of contract, previous PQS experience, working with Government, or Local Authority funded bodies are desirable.   2.         Qualifications:             Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying working towards MRICS membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.   3.         Contact with People:             The post holder will have contact with the practice’s clients and other members of the construction team.   4.         Accountability:             Responsible for the financial control of significant/substantial budgets working under the supervision of the Partner in charge of the scheme or an appointed Associate or senior surveyor.   5.         Managerial and Supervisory Responsibility:             May at times be required to supervise junior surveyors.   6.         Special Attributes:             The post holder will be a team player capable of working to deadlines.  With a flexible approach to financial management.   7.         Physical Requirements:             The post holder will be physically and mentally able to undertake the full remit of the responsibilities of the post.   8.         Other Factors:             A full UK driving licence is desirable