Senior Quantity Surveyor Estimator

Epping, Essex
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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Negotiable Depending on Experience.

Location: Epping CM16

About The Company:

They are a leading civil engineering specialist, renowned for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality FRC construction. With a strong reputation built on decades of hands-on experience and innovation, they service major infrastructure, commercial, and civil engineering projects across the UK. Today, they are one of the UK’s leading FRC subcontractors, working and partnering with tier one contractors and clients such as Skanska, Costain, Mace, BAM, Grahams, HS2, Network Rail and Highways England.

About The Role:

The company are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing cost management, contract negotiations, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project managers, procurement, and site teams to ensure timely delivery within budget.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
• Manage Tendering and associated commercial activities.
• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time.
• Establish client’s requirements and undertake assessments to ensure their proposals will work.
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities for distribution.
• Negotiating contract awards and work schedules.
• Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction (if applicable).
• Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction.
• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes.
• Value completed work, create valuations for distribution.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Attend/Manage CVR Meetings.
• Compliance with all company policies.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all financial transactions related to projects.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Previous experience of Civil Engineering Estimating is preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost management within the civil engineering or RC Frame sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, particularly in cost control.
• Proficient in using quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Company Benefits:

• Company car.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.