Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will seek to minimise the cost and risk of a construction project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required legal standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. You will prepare estimates and costs of the work and when the project is in progress, you will keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. Working either in an office or on site, you will be involved in every stage of a project. Projects include commercial, industrial, and residential constructions.
Overview
Job Type Full time
Reporting To Commercial Director
Location Hamilton
Division Property Management
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work
* Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time
* Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
* Negotiate contracts and work schedules
* Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction
* Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
* Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
* Advise on a procurement strategy
* Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
* Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
* Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
* Value completed work, oversee bills, and arrange payments
* Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
Candidate Requirements
* Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports to convey complex information in a straightforward way to a diverse range of people
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships
* Numerical and data analysis skills
* A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
* IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
* Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
* Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure
* A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work
* Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.
We are an award-winning principal contractor offering full turnkey retrofit and renewables with our expertise spanning construction, property energy and consulting, delivering projects of all sizes, on time, on budget and exceeding our client’s expectations.
Entrenched in our mission to deliver a sustainable future for all, our professional and adaptable approach is led by the very latest in design and innovation, resulting in an unrivalled and unmatched offering delivered by the best people in the business.
Through our diverse portfolio of business divisions, we provide a seamless end-to-end experience for our clients, fostering enduring relationships built on our distinctive value proposition and unwavering commitment to excellence.
A Culture of Growth, Respect, and Responsibility at Procast
Life at Procast is rooted in a culture of respect, fairness, and shared ambition. Employees are valued for their contributions and rewarded for driving the company’s success, all within an environment that prioritizes honesty, safety, and quality. With a strong focus on ethical practices and sustainability, Procast fosters a sense of purpose, blending professional growth with a commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.
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