Function as the project assistant and project quantity surveyor and be able to work with Directors & Associate Directors in delivering professional pre and post-QS services.
New joiners will get the opportunity to work across a strong portfolio of projects that include commercial/retail, healthcare/life sciences, data centres, corporate real estate, industrial/manufacturing, institutions, civil infrastructure, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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- Provide support to the Associate Director / Director in project cost management.
- Work collaboratively with other Quantity Surveyors to manage related issues on multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with stakeholders on requirements.
- Representing the company professionally and diligently, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients, and forming a strong working relationship in true partnership
- Contribute to setting team objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player.
- Effective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost-effective.
- Liaise with other managers to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service.
- Understand the Client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
- Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates, cost plans, budgetary study and project cash-flow for variety of developments using Cost X; Cubicost or similar.
- Measurement (taking off quantities) for all structural and architectural elements.
- Preparation of tender and contract documentation.
- Tendering process and tender evaluation.
- Provide cost information and studies on value engineering analysis.
- Post-contract administration and management – contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, and cost control and financial reports (including cashflow).
- Finalisation of project final accounts.
- Attendance at project meetings.
- Contributes to team and project performance through collaboration and effective communication.
- Add to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Infrastructure Project Management or similar (which involves construction-related cost management).
- Previous industry experience (including internships) is an advantage.
- Good technical knowledge, e.g. measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law.
- Familiarity with professional practice and contract administration processes.
- Able to work as a team player and multi-task on a few ongoing projects/assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English.
- Ability to work with (or learn) digital software (e.g.: CostX; CubiCost).
- A clear and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.