Construction Cost Estimator

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ChilliFrog Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineering Quantity Surveyor to join our team at ChilliFrog Ltd.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, civil engineering, and construction management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with customers and project managers to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Identify and procure tender packages suitable for the business.
  • Manage commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with customers, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Measure, price, negotiate, and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope.
  • Check project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary.
  • Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions.
  • Produce and maintain up-to-date procurement schedules.
  • Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyze subcontractor quotations, and make recommendations for placement of orders.
  • Compile subcontract orders for approval.
  • Visit site to measure and value works completed.
  • Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments.
  • Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Hold a Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
  • Motivated, driven, and works well within a team.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • 5+ years' experience ideally.

What's on Offer:

  • A competitive basic salary: £45K - £60K+ plus benefits package.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to work with a proven market leader that invests in its solutions.
  • An excellent hard-working but fun environment.


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