Job description

Thorn Baker are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Senior Estimator/Surveyor to work for a family owned construction company operating across the South West. This role would be within the property Services Division on a permanent basis. Working on domestic, multiple occupancy residential, educational, industrial and commercial buildings. If you are interested please call Nia on 07442709347 for more information.

Your Responsibilities:

Building up, pricing and calculating the estimated net costs for tendered and negotiated projects
Measuring works on site and calculating quantities, measuring works off drawings and calculating quantities
Taking photographic records
Compiling and submitting quotations
Negotiating and agreeing contract sums on negotiated projects
Preparing and agreeing monthly valuations and monthly final account forecasts
Preparing interim and final invoices
Pricing and agreeing variations and agreeing final accounts
Obtaining and negotiating subcontract sums
Attending subcontractor pre order meetings
Placing subcontract orders
Checking, agreeing and processing subcontractor payments
Checking, pricing and agreeing subcontractor variations
Checking and agreeing subcontractors final accounts
Attending site meetings
Keeping project files and records in order
Attending team meetings
Giving commercial and contractual advice to team members

Required Skills:

Good knowledge of construction technology, building regulations, JCT Contracts & Subcontracts, measured term/schedule of rates projects and health & safety.
Good IT skills - competent in using Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
Professional qualification
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What We Offer: