Quantity Surveyor - Office Refurbishment
Edinburgh
Quantity Surveyor - Office Refurbishment
Location: Central Belt Of Scotland
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
COMPANY:
Join a leading collective of experienced professionals based in the Central Belt of Scotland including Edinburgh & Glasgow. With experience in transforming spaces across various sectors including residential, commercial & industrial. Their team is committed to excellence and innovation in every project they undertake.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:
- Minimum 5 years UK experience in Quantity Surveying
- Construction related qualification to diploma or degree level, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
- Full clean UK driving license
- Proficient in MS Office Suites including Excel and Word
- Experience of a variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base
- Demonstration of cost estimating techniques
- Knowledge of construction contracts
- Experience of liaising with internal and external clients
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of budget costs
Preparation of detailed cost plans
Review of tender documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements
To accurately price our 'in-house’ work packages from first principles
Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars
Assess health, safety & environmental implications on projects and liaise with QHSE advisor
Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and bills of quantities where required
Ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and making sure best value is obtained
Analysing costs and cost engineering
Appointment of contractors including issuing formal acceptances and subcontract orders
Preparation and completion of formal contracts
Cost control of projects including control of variations
Production of regular cost reports to clients
Formulation of cash flow forecasts
Undertaking and agreeing interim valuations with both clients and subcontractors
Final accounts to be agreed with clients and sub-contractors
Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking Feasibility Studies
Agreement of payment terms with clients and sub-contractors
Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales
Providing support to the project manager/contracts manager, architect / designer and site manager as required
Ensuring site management team are supplied with all information required regarding appointed contractors and work packages
Negotiation with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value including ensuring main contractor’s discounts where applicable
Tracking of payment from clients and initial follow up of unpaid invoices to ensure payment terms are met
Reporting on costs and margins using standard forms on a regular basis at least monthly
Updating cost information on NAV on a regular basis - at least monthly
Working with the QHSE manager as required, understanding the implications of H&S regulations, and ensuring that only approved contractors are appointed for any project
Assisting with O&M information where required
Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks
If this opportunity sounds like something of interest, please email Jae (@) huntermasonconsulting .com