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Estimator/QS required for our client in Durham
The Role
The Estimator / QS will ensure robust, accurate and innovative
advice is delivered to clients to align with their needs and business objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Work Procurement (EST)
Monitor relevant planning authority web sites to identify work opportunities
Pursue opportunities to obtain tender documents
Completion and submission of PQQs
Pre-Contract (EST)
Maintain sub-contract database
Maintain material suppliers database
Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information is available to prepare tender
Take off quantities
Prepare and issue sub-contract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt
Prepare and issue material supply enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt
Pricing of Excavations, Concrete, Brickwork, Woodwork, Roof tiling, External Render,
Drainage, External works and minor landscaping (all other trades are normally subcontracted)
Complete tender documents for submission
Prepare specifications and/or Contractors proposals
Submit tenders and follow-up
Post tender negotiations
Post Contract (QS)
Maintain contract documentation and advise on pre-tender and post-contract matters
Preparation and issue of contractual letters to clients and / or sub-contractors
Post-contract liaison with clients
Post-contract liaison with the design team
Carry out take-offs for material procurement
Sub-contract negotiation and letting
Preparation and submission of interim valuations
Site measurement
Manage and value variations
Agreement and certification of sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts
Preparation and submission of several works' final account
Agreement of final accounts
The Person
Commercial acumen
Ability to work as part of a close knit
management team and manage numerous
activities / projects simultaneously – both
short and long term.
Ability to work on own initiative and with the
minimum of supervision
Outgoing personality essential for dealing
directly with Clients and their design team
Good negotiator
Flexibility with regard to working across all
areas of the business, and hours to meet the
requirements of this challenging position.Package
£38,000-£45,000 negotiable depending on experience