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