Quantity Surveyor

We are currently seeking a qualified Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team based in East Sussex.

Our client is a well-established sub-contractor who covers all aspects of Plastering and Dry lining covering residential and commercial contracts.

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include (but not be limited to):

• To effectively communicate and build relationships with site supervisors, contract managers, operatives, surveyors, payroll and other head office staff.
• Plan and organise work effectively.
• Reconcile tender to works and identify any additional works.
• Liaise with Site Management and co-produce monthly (and/or fortnightly) reporting.
• Accurately estimate and evaluate price work of operatives, make decisions on rate of pay, additional rates, and price variations.
• Operate the fortnightly wage process for your jobs.
• Identify additional works carried out not included within the sub-contract.
• Submit variation costs to the client.
• Quantify and value materials on site.
• Value prelims.
• Assist with the projected final accounts and costs.
• Assist with reporting on cash flow.

The right candidate will hold the abilities/qualities below:

• Excellent time-keeping and working to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to contribute to team meetings.
• Able to build relationships with site operatives and negotiate sub-contractor pay.
• Effective personal organisational skills.
• Able to adjust personal style to suit varying situations.
• Literacy and advanced numeracy.
• IT skills including all Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Commercial approach to work.
• Willing to travel i.e. South London / Sussex / Kent.
• Enjoys working with people from different professional and trade backgrounds.
• Relevant building qualification – ONC/HNC or Degree qualified. CSCS Card.