Construction Expert

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Fairmead Managed Services LTD Full time
Job Summary:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, you will play a key role in managing and optimising the financial and commercial aspects of projects valued between £500k and £4 million. This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering financial and operational success.

About the Role:

This role requires a wealth of experience in both Quantity Surveying and Estimating within the construction industry. You will oversee the preparation, pricing, and submission of tenders, ensuring competitive and commercially robust proposals. Additionally, you will scrutinise quotations and proposals to identify opportunities to enhance margins and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:

* Tender Management: Oversee the preparation, pricing, and submission of tenders, ensuring competitive and commercially robust proposals.
* Costing & Risk Analysis: Scrutinise quotations and proposals to identify opportunities to enhance margins and mitigate risks.
* Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships during pre-construction phases to align objectives and secure buy-in.
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with design and estimating teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client requirements.
* Financial Oversight: Ensure all tenders and proposals accurately account for overheads and align with commercial strategies.
* Mentorship & Leadership: Train and support junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
* Process Optimisation: Develop scalable workflows to enhance operational efficiency and profitability across projects.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator, ideally within a main contracting environment. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field (MRICS accreditation highly desirable) is essential. Additionally, comprehensive expertise in JCT contracts, technical skills in managing tender processes, cost breakdowns, and commercial analyses are required.

Salary and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 based on experience, alongside an outstanding benefits package tailored to reward and support you. The benefits include flexible working, annual discretionary bonus, extensive leave, health benefits, pension scheme, and company culture that values innovation and collaboration.

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