Vacant job

About the role

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Estimator with solid experience (at least 5 years) from the construction industry for one of our clients in Stockholm.

We are looking for you who can handle projects in Handyday, Tensight, and/or Komers.

The workplace is located at Liljeholmen in central Stockholm.

Your duties as a Cost Estimator include creating detailed cost estimates for construction and civil engineering projects, which includes calculating costs for materials, labor, and time consumption.

The role involves evaluating and presenting results to ensure the profitability and quality of projects.

Education and experience in construction technology are required, and good knowledge of estimation software and MS Excel is important.

Responsibilities

• Create estimates: Prepare basic estimates for various projects, which may include calculating material usage, time consumption, and personnel costs.
• Proficiency in Bidcon estimation software is required.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Evaluate and present: Responsible for follow-up and evaluation of estimates and presenting results to project managers.
• Handle tenders: Respond to incoming inquiries and prepare complete tenders, often in collaboration with suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Sales-oriented skills when contacting new clients are a plus.
• Law and contracts: Work with construction law and have a good understanding of administrative requirements in inquiry documents and contracts, such as AMA AF.
• Interpret drawings: Read and interpret drawings and technical descriptions. Good understanding of materials, construction processes, and drawing comprehension (Fu documentation) is required.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Relevant engineering degree or equivalent documented experience from the construction industry is required. Experience as a Cost Estimator, Site Manager, or Foreman is meritorious. You must have worked in this field for at least 5 years with good references.
• Technical knowledge: Good knowledge of construction technology, materials, quality, and environment.
• Software: Very good knowledge of relevant estimation software and MS Excel is necessary.
• Personal attributes: Structured, analytical, and business-minded with the ability to find cost-effective solutions. You should be self-reliant, have your own drive, and be able to drive the estimation department forward with regular reconciliations.
• Languages: Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing is required.

Our client can offer a pleasant workplace with skilled colleagues at Liljeholmskajen in Stockholm.

The construction projects are located around Sweden. You will have a fixed monthly salary and also be part of the client's bonus program.

Working hours are daytime Monday-Friday, but some work may occur at other times in connection with project deadlines.

This is a recruitment position, meaning you will be directly employed by our client with an initial 6-month probation period.

The position is to be filled immediately. We would appreciate it if you stated a possible start date as well as salary expectations in your application, and clearly stated how you meet the requirements for the position.

We would also like you to provide references from previous employers/projects with name, title, and phone number.

We will be holding interviews on a rolling basis!

About the employer

We at 21Activa Staffing & Recruitment have over 30 years of combined experience in staffing and recruitment.

With a focus on warehousing, logistics, transport, construction, and administration, we help companies in Stockholm, Uppsala, Roslagen, and Mälardalen find the right competence.

We are an authorized staffing company with a collective agreement that stands for security and engagement. When our employees feel good, the best results are created for our customers.