Janco Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Estimator / Quantity Surveyor on behalf of their clients based in West Bromwich.
The Estimator / Quantity Surveyor will be joining the commercial department and be providing an estimating service calculating costs of carrying out projects.
An excellent remuneration package is available to a suitable candidate and can be discussed. The salary range for this role is between £50,000pa to £70,000pa experience dependent.
Experience, skills and qualifications required;
* Construction industry trade experience and knowledge
* Ability to communicate, verbally and written
* Ability to confidently advise and influence at all levels
* Ability to forward plan
* Excellent organisation skills
* Numerical skills for calculations and analysis
* Experience within a QS / Estimating role previously
Duties;
* Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included. Communicate with client, architects, consultants and / or contracts team for clarification as required.
* Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price.
* Compile estimates for projects / tenders as per agreed format.
* Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades for achievement of best cost of value.
* Refine specifications to provide for better production, lower costs...