Quantity Surveyor
The Shore Group
Quantity Surveyor
📍 Location: Grays / Essex
Overview
The Shore Group are working with a well-established subcontractor, seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background preferably with commercial and industrial project experience, who has progressed through the ranks.
You will play a key role in managing two small to medium-sized projects, one in Grays and the other in the Essex area. You'll be taking full responsibility for estimating, cost control, and financial oversight from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend initial client meetings and assess project scope
- Prepare accurate measurements and take-offs
- Produce detailed estimates and tender submissions
- Develop and manage procurement schedules
- Prepare and issue tender documentation to subcontractors
- Identify and engage suitable subcontractors across all work packages
- Produce client cost reports and manage billing processes
- Monitor and manage variations and project changes
- Support financial appraisal of new opportunities
- Collaborate closely with architects and other professionals
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and codes
- Manage project documentation and attend site visits as required
- Monitor costs and expenditure throughout the construction lifecycle
Requirements
- Proven experience managing project costs within industrial and commercial sectors
- Strong expertise in estimating, BOQs, cost control, cost management, and forecasting
- Background working for a principal/main contractor
- Experience producing detailed cost reports
- Solid track record within the construction industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Relevant professional certification (preferred but not essential)
- Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project) and Bluebeam; knowledge of Asta Powerproject is advantageous
- Working knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts
- Minimum HNC/HND/Degree qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience with pre-qualification and tendering processes for complex bespoke projects
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