Quantity Surveyor Location: Emsworth, Hampshire Salary: £60k Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Main Purpose/Goals of the Job: As a Quantity Surveyor with AIM, your main role will be to minimise the cost and risk of a construction project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required legal standards and quality. Responsibilities of Job (including but not limited to) Managing all the commercial aspects of the projects you are responsible for. Evaluating proposals from suppliers and subcontractors and management subcontract appointments, accounts and applications Advising on proposed Forms of Contract. Perform risk and value management and cost control during construction. Advise on procurement strategy. Managing project valuations to clients, ensuring accurate and realistic cashflow is achieved. Preparation of CVR s to provide accurate project cost information, project forecasting and accurate financial management of projects. Assisting in developing processes for project financial reporting, cashflow management, and purchasing Assisting the pre-construction team with the preparation of and costing of tender submissions Ensuring effective Commercial Management is embedded within the company Health & Safety Awareness and demonstrating best practice Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors Evaluating proposals from suppliers and contractors and recommending preferred options Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks Procure all the specialists, sub-contract and materials required for building projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets Build strong relationships with clients and external contacts to encourage future working Constantly be aware of what is happening in the industry, actively looking for new opportunities to win new work attending networking or corporate events as appropriate Follow all company procedures and processes at all times Work towards achieving company goals and objectives at all times Work together with the team as a one team approach, answering the phone and door as required Ad-hoc tasks as required and commensurate with your level. Person Specification Degree or previous experience in quantity surveying or commercial management Estimating experience Previous experience in a similar role Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports in order to convey complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people Strong maths and budgeting abilities Analytical thinking skills Negotiation skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop long term relationships A creative and innovative approach to problem solving Excellent IT skills Excellent team player Resilient, determined and have the ability to work well under pressure Good commercial awarenes Attention to detail This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. You may have experience in the following: Construction Cost Analyst, Construction Cost Planner, Construction Project Estimator, Building Project Cost Analyst, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
May 09, 2024
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Location: Emsworth, Hampshire Salary: £60k Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Main Purpose/Goals of the Job: As a Quantity Surveyor with AIM, your main role will be to minimise the cost and risk of a construction project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required legal standards and quality. Responsibilities of Job (including but not limited to) Managing all the commercial aspects of the projects you are responsible for. Evaluating proposals from suppliers and subcontractors and management subcontract appointments, accounts and applications Advising on proposed Forms of Contract. Perform risk and value management and cost control during construction. Advise on procurement strategy. Managing project valuations to clients, ensuring accurate and realistic cashflow is achieved. Preparation of CVR s to provide accurate project cost information, project forecasting and accurate financial management of projects. Assisting in developing processes for project financial reporting, cashflow management, and purchasing Assisting the pre-construction team with the preparation of and costing of tender submissions Ensuring effective Commercial Management is embedded within the company Health & Safety Awareness and demonstrating best practice Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors Evaluating proposals from suppliers and contractors and recommending preferred options Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks Procure all the specialists, sub-contract and materials required for building projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets Build strong relationships with clients and external contacts to encourage future working Constantly be aware of what is happening in the industry, actively looking for new opportunities to win new work attending networking or corporate events as appropriate Follow all company procedures and processes at all times Work towards achieving company goals and objectives at all times Work together with the team as a one team approach, answering the phone and door as required Ad-hoc tasks as required and commensurate with your level. Person Specification Degree or previous experience in quantity surveying or commercial management Estimating experience Previous experience in a similar role Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports in order to convey complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people Strong maths and budgeting abilities Analytical thinking skills Negotiation skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop long term relationships A creative and innovative approach to problem solving Excellent IT skills Excellent team player Resilient, determined and have the ability to work well under pressure Good commercial awarenes Attention to detail This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. You may have experience in the following: Construction Cost Analyst, Construction Cost Planner, Construction Project Estimator, Building Project Cost Analyst, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. As our Assistant Estimator you will work alongside other members of our Pre-Construction team on land appraisal opportunities to deliver the company's development programme and contracting opportunities ranging from £5m to £35m. The successful candidate will preferably have or be studying towards a quantity surveying / construction management qualification and be keen to learn about building costs. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree or equivalent Background knowledge of construction / house-building Confident with numbers and calculations Experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information A proven track record in a similar position within a mixed use, residential contracting or building business. Experience working with various internal and external stakeholders Fast learner that is able to work to deadlines Ability to utilise current and new networks to develop the business Able to work efficiently, on own initiative, prioritising as necessary Strong commitment to achieving deadlines Desirable - Experience of Estimating packages (Conquest, Bluebeam or similar) More about the Assistant Estimator role Secure land opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area to generate development work and contracting opportunities. Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided. Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the Technical team and cost mitigation strategies. Review Planning / S106 requirements assessing any financial implications. Develop a strategy with the team and manage the measure and financial element of the development. Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required. Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process - including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages. Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development. Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness. Development of a measurement and pricing strategy. Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement and handover meetings. Attending site visits with pre-construction team members. Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team. Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners. Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software. Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings. Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains. Completion of design, specification and value engineering reviews. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided by the Technical team. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner. Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Undertaking fixed price analysis. Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings. Completion of project CSA. Provide any supporting information for the quality submission. Provide input into post tender clarifications and negotiations. Attendance at Client / Stakeholder meetings as required. Provide continual pricing updates following the tender submission. Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 03, 2024
Full time
We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. As our Assistant Estimator you will work alongside other members of our Pre-Construction team on land appraisal opportunities to deliver the company's development programme and contracting opportunities ranging from £5m to £35m. The successful candidate will preferably have or be studying towards a quantity surveying / construction management qualification and be keen to learn about building costs. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree or equivalent Background knowledge of construction / house-building Confident with numbers and calculations Experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information A proven track record in a similar position within a mixed use, residential contracting or building business. Experience working with various internal and external stakeholders Fast learner that is able to work to deadlines Ability to utilise current and new networks to develop the business Able to work efficiently, on own initiative, prioritising as necessary Strong commitment to achieving deadlines Desirable - Experience of Estimating packages (Conquest, Bluebeam or similar) More about the Assistant Estimator role Secure land opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area to generate development work and contracting opportunities. Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided. Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the Technical team and cost mitigation strategies. Review Planning / S106 requirements assessing any financial implications. Develop a strategy with the team and manage the measure and financial element of the development. Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required. Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process - including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages. Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development. Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness. Development of a measurement and pricing strategy. Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement and handover meetings. Attending site visits with pre-construction team members. Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team. Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners. Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software. Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings. Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains. Completion of design, specification and value engineering reviews. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided by the Technical team. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner. Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Undertaking fixed price analysis. Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings. Completion of project CSA. Provide any supporting information for the quality submission. Provide input into post tender clarifications and negotiations. Attendance at Client / Stakeholder meetings as required. Provide continual pricing updates following the tender submission. Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990 s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission Producing case studies for completed projects Maintaining an answer library and suite of information Maintaining the CRM database Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: Experience in bid writing or other writing roles Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990 s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission Producing case studies for completed projects Maintaining an answer library and suite of information Maintaining the CRM database Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: Experience in bid writing or other writing roles Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer