Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor



£85,000 - £110,000



West London



About the company:



Our client are main contractor construction company operating in the super-prime residential property market in Central & West London. We are seeking a highly motivated, well organised and adaptable person, who shares our values and our commitment to quality.



Founded in 2012 our client builds, renovates, and cares for prestigious homes. They support clients at every phase of their property journey, from a full structural renovation through to updating selected rooms. With their aftercare service, each home we build continues to receive the same high level of attention and workmanship as they invested into its construction.



Their culture drive enriches the lives of employees by fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic culture. Regular events unite office and site teams, building strong relationships while celebrating diverse backgrounds, birthdays, and otherlife milestones. These gatherings merge our workforce into a unified, engaged community where everyone feels valued and connected.



About the role:



They are looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for:



* Bid Management: Lead the preparation of bids and proposals, ensuring all documentation, permits and approvals are obtained and submitted on time.



* Managing the Team: Lead the team to prepare estimates and cost planning for portfolio and/or projects, adhering to estimating procedures, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.



* Estimate Preparation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, including labour, materials, equipment and overhead.



* Cost Control: Managing and cost planning projects and presenting final cost plan, ensuring we remain within budget, be able to provide absolute cost certainty in all tenders.



* Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather essential project information and clarify discrepancies in design or plans



* Reporting: Present cost reports, budget analysis, and variance reports to senior management and project teams.



* Maintaining: Maintaining company rates alongside commercial team.



Benefits:



The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of £85,000 to £110,000.



In addition to the basic salary, there will be benefits such as:



● 23 Days Holidays (3 to be taken during the Christmas shutdown period).



● Birthday Leave – 1-day additional leave to be taken to celebrate your birthday.



● Length of Service Leave – You will receive 1 day holiday on top of your entitlement for every year that you have worked, up to 5 additional days.



● Wellhub Membership.



● Vitality Healthcare.



● NEST Pension scheme



● Strong company culture with regular events and celebrations.



Requirements:



The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the main contracting (construction) industry, ideally within super prime residential projects. Amongst other skills and requirements such as:



● Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification is beneficial.



● Extensive Construction Methodology knowledge and experience in high end residential construction industry. Experience pricing in house trades is advantageous.



● Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders during bid process, coordinating between departments and supply chain.



● Proficient with Bluebeam.



● Proficient with Excel