Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Free Parking, Laptop, Mobile + Private Healthcare

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based in Portsmouth who is searching for an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join the team.The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authority, MoD, Hotels and Retail with projects ranging from £100K to £5M.The company is going through an exciting period of growth and will consider applications from either an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor or a stand-alone Estimator who has refurbishment or fit-out experience.Responsibilities will include:

• Projects - Commercial refurbishments.
• Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
• Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.
• Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
• Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts.
• Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, training workshops.
• Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.

Qualifications and key skills required:

• Will have at least 5 years' experience working on commercial tenders.
• Be commercially astute.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work well within a team environment.
• Be ambitious and determined.
• Be able to work with project values up to £2M.
• Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.
• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts is desirable.

On Offer:

• Salary up to £75,000.
• Car Allowance. £5000
• 23 Days Holiday.
• Professional Working Environment.
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Opportunity for progression.
• Free Parking

If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment Ltd