Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for construction projects.
- Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and the project remains within budget.
- Prepare tender documents, contracts, and procurement schedules, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Conduct valuations and prepare interim applications for payment, as well as final accounts.
- Liaise with subcontractors, negotiate pricing, and agree on contract terms.
- Assess and report on project risks and opportunities, advising the project team on cost-effective solutions.
- Carry out cost analysis and value engineering to ensure the best value for the project.
- Monitor changes to the project scope and measure variations, ensuring that additional costs are managed effectively.
- Assist with dispute resolution and ensure any contractual claims are dealt with efficiently.
- Collaborate with the site team and client to ensure smooth financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in setting out and measurements.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues on-site and provide effective solutions.
- Organisational Skills: Strong planning and organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and the use of surveying equipment.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including subcontractors, engineers, and project managers.
- Adaptability: Flexible approach to work, capable of adjusting to project demands and challenges.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in the construction industry.
- Membership of a recognised professional body, such as SCSI.
- Experience in managing projects across different sectors, such as residential, commercial, or infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other digital construction techniques.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and other standard forms of contract.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good understanding of cost control, procurement, and financial management in construction projects.
- Proficient in relevant software, such as Microsoft Excel or other quantity surveying tools.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety, building regulations, and industry standards.
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