Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator

Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator who experience preparing estimates and bids for joinery projects with a good understanding of accounting and project management concepts is required for a well-established manufacturing company based in Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (100% Office Based)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator who experience preparing estimates and bids for joinery projects with a good understanding of accounting and project management concepts.

Working as the Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator you will focus on the financial and contractual aspects of residential or commercial joinery projects.

As the Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator you will collect and analyse data according to a series of useful variables to support the company’s operations and strategic planning.

As a successful candidate you will manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Quantity Surveyor / Joinery Estimator include:

• Preparing detailed and competitive estimates and bids for a variety of residential and commercial joinery projects, including estimates for Fire Doors

• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data related to project costs, materials, and labour to support informed decision-making and strategic planning

• Managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle, from inception to final completion

• Developing and maintaining accurate cost plans and budgets

• Managing procurement processes, including sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers

• Administering contracts, ensuring compliance and managing variations

• Identifying and mitigating potential financial and contractual risks

• Providing regular financial reports and forecasts to stakeholders

• Working closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in the same or similar role

• Experience developing estimates and bids for joinery projects. Any experience preparing estimates for Fire Doors would be highly desirable

• Understanding of accounting and project management concepts

• Solid understanding of construction methods

• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Well-organised and reliable

• Understanding and navigating building codes

• Reviewing sites and gathering information for estimating work on existing buildings

• Designing solutions for customer’s problems

• Operating company systems to develop bids and estimates

• Ability to read and navigate plans and specifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written and negotiation communication skills

• Detailed oriented

• BSc/BA in engineering, construction science or relevant field

• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or other qualification will be a plus

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13312

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