Estimator,Construction,Quantity Surveyor Job Wheatley Lane England UK,Construction

Location: Wheatley Lane

Determining the total cost of subcontractor, materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects.
Financial lead within the pre-contract stage of a construction project.
Researching construction documents and analysing specifications.
Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.
Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
Engage with the supply chain the ensure costs are robust and solutions are buildable.
Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status.
Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required.
Steer the design team towards affordable solutions.
Develop client and consultant relations and develop solid working relationships.
Communicate well with our post contract team, directors, clients and consultants.
Take information from electronic sources, package together for sub-contract enquiries in preparation of the estimate.
Lead the handover process from estimating to contract.
Procure of quantities for groundworks, masonry, joinery, finishes and other relevant packages.
Supply chain management.
Attend meetings with Client, Designers, Quantity Surveyor's, etc. where necessary.
Preparation of JCT Contracts where relevant between Barnfield companies and Barnfield developments.
Assessment of contractual risk within proposed contract amendments.
Responsible for liaison and upkeep of Causeway Estimating software

Competent Quantity Surveying skills and background
Forward thinking, progressive team member who has excellent interpersonal and management skills.
Ability to read and understand construction specifications and drawings.
Excellent oral and written business communication skills.
Comfortable and convincing in presentations and project interviews.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organisational and problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude at all times.
Ability to get along with different personalities and be a fully contributing team player.
Experience and ability to work with the Causeway Estimating software.
Strong commercial awareness and commitment to achieving deadlines.
Ability to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor