Quantity Surveyor - Grade 8

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Role:

Cost Management responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works - from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.

Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.

Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers' requirements.

Managing projects and to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.

Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.

Cost planning.

Cost-in-use studies.

Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.

Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes

Evaluating and reporting on tenders.

Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.

Settling final accounts.

Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.

Producing and presenting reports to Customers.

Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.

Managing service delivery for profit.

Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification or at least 5 years quantity surveying experience and/or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.

Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.

Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.

Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.

Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.

Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.

Financial and numeracy management skills.

Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

Be able to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.

A clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.

Be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications:

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

Behaviours:

Accountable.

Performance Led.

People Focused.

Collaborative.

Creative.