Description Purpose / Role Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates and associated contract preambles as input to the tendering and contract award process. Ensure that work carried out on site is quantified, verified and reimbursed in accordance with the contract. Responsibilities Prime responsibilities and duties Pre-Contract • Prepare actual and/or model Bill of Quantities based upon client Engineering drawings and/or industry data (as appropriate). • Preparation and development Preambles and Schedules of Rates, including input to Contract Payment terms and conditions, commensurate with client’s requirements. • Support Contract Engineer with commercial Bid Evaluation and Recommendation for Award process. • Provide Benchmarking data and Check Estimates prior to receipt of Bid Proposals. • Prepare and update take-off of quantities from AFC/IFC drawings. • Prepare manhour and cost analysis form tender submissions. • Benchmarking of unit rate/manhour rates and prices with industry norms. Post Contract • Prepare re-measurement of quantities from AFC drawings and/or site implementation in accordance with the method of measurement in the contract. • Agree re-measurement quantities with Contractor including identifying and agreeing star rates. • Agree progress measurement with Contractor and prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts including valuation of works completed. • Establish validity, negotiate and agree value of Variation Requests and Claims received from Contractor. • Liaise with Contracts Engineer, Cost Engineer and Cost Estimator to support effective project cost control and reporting. • Prepare estimates as required including reviewing client and 3rd party estimates. • Provide reasoned advice and forecasts on costs including conducting Contractor and Company audits. • Prepare final account and effectively close-out contract including providing measurement data for benchmarking purposes. Qualifications Skills and competencies • Degree qualification preferred (ideally having achieved chartered status) • Proven team player • Sound IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Advanced Excel data manipulation skills • Advanced analytical skills and ability to follow a structured approach • Excellent communication skills, having the ability to sustain close client contact • Excellent report writing skills Personal Attributes: Highly organized, pragmatic, and reliable, with a high degree of accuracy through attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively Confidentiality is essential Flexible outlook, adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable managing workload and deadline pressures