Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Pinnacle have an exciting opportunity with a contractor and developer based in Kent.

The company have been established for over 20 years and are a well recognised name that deliver around 600 – 800 units per annum. Much of what is built will be affordable homes and in conjunction with housing associations and residential providers.

They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator with at least 3 years experience who has worked at a Developer of Contractor that is able to produce cost plans from drawings and estimate building costs of Residential projects. Some of these schemes will be re-cladding of  existing high rise schemes and exposure to this will be an advantage.

Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding of JCT Design & Build Contracts
• Tendering of large sub-contract packages
• Preparation of Cost/ Benefit analysis of design options
• Ensuring all costs are tracked and validated
• Experience of re-claddings and fire improvements
• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates
• cost comparison and sub-contractor selection
• Cost control and preparation of periodic financial reconciliation’s, reports and forecasts
• Dealing with correspondence in relation to commercial and contractual issues
• negotiation with contractors
• Reviewing and analysing of contractors tender submissions
• Value engineering
• Tendering
• Estimating from RIBA stage 0 initial concepts through to RIBA stage 5

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company that has a large pipeline of work. There are many progressive opportunities within this company and they offer an excellent salary and benefits package to the right individual.