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.