THIS ROLE REQUIRES UK SECURITY CLEARANCE
Position: Quantity Surveyor
*Location*: Lakenheath, UK (US Airbase)
*Requirements*: Must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (Current UKSC Holder Preferred)
*Contract*: Ongoing, outside IR35
*Day Rate*: £300 - £350
*Must be on-site 5 days a week
*Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Osiris Recruitment is actively seeking a talented individual to become an integral part of engineering and construction management experts at RAF Lakenheath, contributing to an invigorating project in collaboration with the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron/Engineering Flight RAF Lakenheath holds the distinction of being the largest US Air Force-operated base in England and the sole US Air Force base in Europe (USAFE) housing the F-15 fighter wing.
Qualifications:
* Educational Requirement: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
* Certifications: Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is preferred.
* Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in SPONS and Parametric Cost Estimating is essential. Familiarity with NEC3 contracts is advantageous.
Role Responsibilities:
* Assess architectural designs and establish quantity requirements.
* Compute the volume and expenses of necessary materials.
* Formulate tender documents, contracts, financial plans, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and other pertinent documentation.
* Serve as a conduit between clients and on-site management/engineering personnel.
* Detect potential fiscal or construction risks.
* Provide clients with counsel on enhancement strategies, and cost approximations.
* Procure maintenance expenses and facilities management on behalf of clients.
* Cultivate and sustain relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
* Apply specialized software for the calculation, documentation, and monitoring of inventory and estimates.
* Conduct post-completion analysis of projects to assess Return on Investment (ROI) and cost comparisons.
Candidates must possess the confidence and acumen to critically engage with contractors. An adeptness in conducting exhaustive reviews of contractor pricing, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and relaying these findings to the client is crucial.