Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

An established architectural company in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of a range of projects from start to finish, particularly within the field of architectural metalwork, balustrades, and staircases.

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Fri)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension (5% contribution), Company phone, 33 days holiday

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for architectural metalwork projects, including staircases and balustrades, in line with client specifications.


• Coordinate with clients, operations, design, and manufacturing teams, managing commercial processes for projects valued from £150K to £2 million


• Handle tender enquiries, review documentation, quantify materials, and assess risks for accurate bids.


• Obtain and verify pricing from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with budgets.


• Conduct cost breakdowns and value engineering to optimise cost-efficiency while maintaining quality.


• Monitor budgets, ensuring materials, labor, and installation costs stay within limits.


• Measure and quantify materials and labor, factoring in complexity and customisation.


• Create precise Bills of Quantities (BoQ) from architectural drawings.


• Collaborate with procurement to source materials and subcontractors at competitive rates.


• Track costs, manage scope changes, and prepare cost impact reports.


• Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with project requirements.


• Submit payment applications based on project milestones.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in architectural metalwork estimating, including bespoke designs, with a focus on quantity surveying and custom projects.


• Ability to manage commercial activities for projects of varying sizes, including estimating and quantity surveying within the construction or architectural sector.


• Proficient in reading technical drawings (including CAD), interpreting specifications, and using industry-standard estimation software and tools.


• Knowledge of UK construction codes, architectural metalwork regulations, and metalwork materials (steel, aluminum) and fabrication processes.


• Skilled in cost estimating, budgeting, and expense control, with a strong focus on precise measurements, material quantities, and avoiding errors.


• Strong attention to detail, able to analyse complex data, provide clear cost reports, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.


• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors for favorable pricing and terms.


• Familiar with project management tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and proficient in Excel for tracking costs and project progress.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and collaborating with teams.

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and you will be contacted.