Job Description
Working in a hybrid style, based at home and Dundee House office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Michael McLaughlin on or email
Requirements
You will have a relevant degree or equivalent and working towards MRICS status.
Responsibilities
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Capital Projects and provide a quantity surveying and cost management consultancy service to the Council, its service departments and to external public agencies, as directed by the Senior Manager for Capital Projects/Cost and Project Management (CP/CPM). You will provide a high quality, flexible and responsive service to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and meet the quality and operational requirements of the client department.
The Individual
You will have proven record in quantity surveying, cost and project management in a variety of construction projects. Experience of budgetary cost forecasting, cash flow and fee management, of partnership and collaborative working along with experience of CDM/Risk Assessment. You will have knowledge of the legislative framework, the Scottish Government and national agenda to ensure the Council meets its commitments. You will have good written and oral communication skills with the ability to solve problems and good attention to detail. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to form positive relationships at all levels. You will have clear analytical skills to allow the exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information and opinions. You will have strong decision making skills with the ability to make decisions and recommendations based on the analysis of options. The ability to make recommendations based on sound risk management principles and contingency planning, within financial, legal and ethical frameworks. along with the capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines, satisfy political objectives and organisational priorities. Willingness to work out-with normal working hours, as job demands.