Construction Cost Estimator
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Together Housing. As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for managing the costs and budgets of our construction projects.
Key Responsibilities- Pricing and forecasting the cost of construction materials and services for our repair and empty home delivery projects.
- Tracking changes to project designs and construction work, and adjusting budget projections in collaboration with project managers.
- Selecting and sourcing construction materials to ensure value for money and supporting delivery managers in contract management to achieve value for money and procurement compliance.
- Leading procurement activity, including sourcing contractors and subcontractors, and collaborating with the procurement team to ensure OJEU compliance.
- Supporting responsive repair and empty home teams in measuring and valuing work done within programmed works.
- Assisting the team in handling contract inquiries, including communicating with legal representatives and tracking payments to subcontractors.
- Working closely with clients and collaborating with construction professionals, including site managers, project managers, and site engineers.
- Developing and implementing innovative management strategies to achieve construction savings and control costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conducting special studies to establish standard hour and cost data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Consulting with appointed contractors, colleagues, project managers, and other teams to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Reviewing architectural plans for non-standard schemes to prepare quantity needs.
- Supporting project managers in monitoring ongoing projects and controlling shifts in project direction, scope, or budget.
- Providing risk assessments on programme delivery and escalating within the company's risk management framework.
- Full UK driving license.
- Relevant qualification in quantity surveying.
- Proven experience as a quantity surveyor in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of construction and quantity surveying practices.
- Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and legal regulations.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to use quantity surveying software and tools, such as cost estimation and project management software.
- Previous experience of refurbishment projects.
- Starting salary of £45,033 - £50,333, with opportunities for annual pay scale increases.
- 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays.
- Hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home for 40% of the working week.
- Flexible working environment, with a range of family-friendly policies.
- Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities.
- Attractive pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to GPs.
- A range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including cycle to work, vehicle leasing, and financial advice.
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