Quantity Surveyor

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
As a quantity surveyor you will be responsible for helping to estimate costs, quantities, and project timelines and providing this information to clients. You will be liasing with a variety of other teams and helping to keep a project on track.
Objectives of this role:
* Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
* Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
* Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
* Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.
Your tasks
* Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and RCP drawings.
* Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
* Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
* Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
* Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side.
* Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
* Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
* Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
* Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.
Required skills and qualifications
* Degree/HNC/HND in quantity surveying, construction management or a related construction field.
* 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting in the construction industry.
* Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
* Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques

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