Madisons Recruitment are looking for a on an Estimator/Contracts Manager on a permanent basis for a reputable client located near Horsham, West Sussex. We’re looking for a skilled professional, with an astute commercial mind and a high attention to detail that wants to grow and develop with the company. The right candidate will be have a comprehensive knowledge and experience within fit out, refurbishments and high end projects. Additionally, candidates are required to have detailed experience within the industry. You will be able to fulfill duties on projects ranging in size from £10k to £5m. The Estimator / Contracts Manager would be required to successfully manage all costs relating to dedicated projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. This person will seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving our impeccable standards and quality. Other responsibilities include The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders Undertaking accurate take offs and preparing detailed scope mark-ups from construction drawings Calculating rates including labour, material costs, overheads and profit, preliminary items Offering value engineering solutions. Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedule Issuing enquiries and gathering material prices with the assistance of the estimating document controller from a range of manufacturers and suppliers. Issuing enquires for U value and condensation risk calculations to our suppliers. Assisting the estimating director with reviewing enquiry documents thoroughly, ensuring compliance with specifications, scope of works documents, attendances, section 106 local labour obligations etc. Reviewing of client programmes and identifying the time related risks associated with them. Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and suppliers. For secured projects attending detailed handover meetings with commercial, design and management. Assisting the estimating document controller with maintaining accurate and detailed records of tender submissions, tender queries, supplier quotations Assisting the estimating director with issue of sub-contractor enquiries. The successful candidate will report to the estimating director (and other directors) with any technical and labour queries and discuss their bids before they are submitted to clients. Assist the estimating document controller with preparation of technical submittals. Qualifications A levels / Higher education RICS qualification, or working towards CSCS Degree within Quantity Surveying Requirements Own transport Commutable distance to Horsham Previous experience/knowledge on refurbishment, restoration & heritage projects Happy with full time office based role Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum If you are actively search for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above Quantity Surveyor position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below. Consultant Name: Tara Pryde Landline: (phone number removed) Email: “INDLP