1.
Background
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be an integral part of our team in the refurbishment and interior construction industry. With our commitment to delivering high-quality projects, your role will involve managing costs effectively, ensuring projects stay within budgetary constraints, and contributing to the successful execution of refurbishment initiatives.
2. Agreed Strategic Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Cost Management: Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for refurbishment projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial objectives.
Contract Management: Administer contracts and negotiate terms with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable agreements and mitigate risks.
Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to enhance project value through innovative cost-saving measures without compromising quality or functionality.
Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential cost implications and develop strategies to mitigate financial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Client Relations: Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing transparent and timely cost advice, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to align cost management strategies with project objectives and timelines.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor project expenditure against budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met.
3. Agreed Tactical Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Quantity Take off: Perform detailed quantity take-offs from architectural drawings and specifications to estimate material quantities and costs accurately.
Tender Preparation: Prepare and issue tender documents, evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and provide recommendations for contract award.
Cost Estimation: Develop comprehensive cost estimates for labour, materials, and equipment, considering project specifications, market rates, and procurement strategies.
Cost Control: Monitor project costs, track variations, and assess the financial impact of changes to scope, ensuring effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Payment Certification: Verify subcontractor invoices and applications for payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements before authorising payments.
Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records of cost data, contracts, variations, and correspondence, ensuring documentation is organised and easily accessible for reference.
Reporting: Prepare regular cost reports, including budget vs actual analysis, cash flow projections, and cost forecasts, to inform project stakeholders and support decision-making processes.
4. Additional Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB) are desirable.
Experience: Proven experience as an estimator within the refit and interior construction industry, with a strong track record of successfully estimating and managing costs for projects of varying scales and complexities.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost estimation software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam), advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with construction management systems.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate cost estimates and negotiate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in estimating project costs, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and project requirements.
Teamwork: A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and foster positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
Always be mindful of Company Values, Brand Promise, and reputation, which must always be respected