Quantity Surveyor​/Estimator

Due to continued growth across our Flooring and Construction businesses, we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our team.

This is a varied role covering both pre-construction estimating and the commercial management of live projects. We are looking for someone practical and commercially minded who is equally comfortable visiting a site to measure a job, preparing an estimate and managing the commercial side of a project through to final account.

Working across both 360 Degree Flooring and 360 Degree Construction, your responsibilities will include:

• Attending sites to survey and measure potential projects
• Measuring from drawings and preparing take-offs
• Preparing estimates, quotations and tender submissions
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Building up labour, material and subcontract costs
• Assisting with procurement
• Preparing and managing subcontract orders
• Managing project budgets and monitoring costs
• Identifying, pricing and recording variations
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment
• Reviewing subcontractor applications
• Producing cost-to-complete and project profitability forecasts
• Attending client and project meetings where required
• Managing commercial aspects of projects through to final account
• Working closely with our Managing Director, Construction Manager and site teams

We are looking for someone with experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimating or a similar commercial construction role.

• Have a good understanding of construction costs and measurement
• Be confident carrying out site surveys and measurements
• Be commercially aware and have good attention to detail
• Be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
• Have good IT and Excel skills
• Be confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Experience with in refurbishment, fit-out, flooring or general construction would be advantageous.

We are open to speaking with candidates at different stages of their career and would consider an Assistant QS/Estimator looking to progress if they have the right attitude and experience.

• Competitive salary – dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company pension
• 33 days annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress as the businesses continue to grow
• Varied projects across Scotland and Northern England
• Permanent, full-time position

This is an excellent opportunity to join two ambitious and growing businesses and become an important part of our management team.