Estimating and Contracting Specialist

6 days ago


Bromley Common and Keston, United Kingdom Guildmore Full time

We are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our Groundworks Unit at Guildmore. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, including Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, and mixed-use residential developments.

About the Role:

This position requires a strong understanding of construction materials and methods, as well as experience in Groundworks, Drainage, RC Frame, and External Works. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing project cost control, identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities, and ensuring timely and within-budget completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Estimating Duties:
    • Undertake thorough analysis of tender documents to inform estimate preparation.
    • Develop comprehensive bills of quantities by scheduling requirements from tender documents.
    • Evaluate sub-contract and material enquiries to ensure accurate pricing.
    • Pricing of Groundworks, Drainage, RC Frame, External Works, and Landscaping packages.
    • Collation and submission of tender documents, meeting deadlines.
    • Identification and evaluation of value engineering opportunities to drive project efficiency.
  • Quantity Surveying Duties:
    • Manage project cost control, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
    • Implementation of value engineering opportunities to drive efficiency and savings.
    • Review and assess variation orders, communicating effectively with the project team.
    • Negotiation and management of sub-contract orders, valuations, and payments.
    • Measurement of site works for valuations and payments.
    • Regular reporting of costs to the project QS.
Working Conditions and Salary:

The successful candidate will be based in Bromley, with travel to project sites as required. The working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 (1-hour lunch break). The salary for this role is around £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.


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