Artisan are looking for QS / Estimator for a QS / Estimator for a contractor in Portsmouth. Projects – Commercial refurbishments Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements. Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate. Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures. Attend meetings, seminars, training workshops and other work related issues, as required, which may involve working outside normal hours. Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice. Ideal canidate will have: Will have at least 3 to 5 years' experience working on commercial tenders Be commercially astute Possess excellent communication skills Be able to work well within a team environment Be ambitious and determined Be able to work with project values of £5M Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable. Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts