Time Appointments are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established Construction Company based in Essex, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team.


The successful candidate will be a key member of the Commercial team, supporting site and contracts teams to ensure the profitable and efficient delivery of projects.


Skills & Experience Required:
*Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a subcontractor environment
*Sound technical knowledge of brickwork, masonry, or closely related trades (preferred)
*Strong understanding of UK construction contracts
*Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
*Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation capabilities, with an eye for detail
*Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
*Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Packages, and construction accounts management software.


Key Responsibilities:
*Preparing accurate tender and contract documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
*Ensuring on-going compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives
*On-site measurement and measurement of drawings
*Perform risk, value management and cost control
*On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
*Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
*Analysing sub-contractors’ quotations
*Accurate preparation and agreement of variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts
*Preparing and issuing certification for contract payments to sub-contractors


Core Benefits (Subject to eligibility):
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*Car allowance
*Participation in the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with potential tax-efficient bonuses
*Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
*Opportunity to work on high-quality residential and commercial projects
*Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused working environment
*Company pension scheme
*Private medical insurance