Quantity Surveyor

Full-Time Quantity Surveyor

Office Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7am to 4pm
• Friday: 6am to 1pm

About the Role:

We are looking for a forward-thinking, organized, and highly motivated individual to join our commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial and contractual management of projects as well as having the ability to successfully negotiate tender bids and supplier purchase agreements, playing a crucial role across both the pre-construction and construction phases of the business. Your attention to detail and cost accuracy will directly contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the projects.

If you have a good understanding of the construction industry and its processes, we encourage you to apply

Key Responsibilities:

• Tendering: Prepare and submit competitive tenders for projects, ensuring all aspects of costs, resources, and timeframes are accurately accounted for.
• Create / Manage Material Supplier Agreements: Negotiate, create, and manage agreements with suppliers for materials required for projects.
• Remeasurement of Works: Conduct site visits and remeasure completed works to ensure that costs are in line with expectations.
• Ordering of Materials: Ensure timely procurement of materials, maintaining a balance between cost and project deadlines.
• Variation Management: Manage any variations or changes in the scope of work, updating costs and schedules accordingly.
• Subcontractor Labour Payments: Monitor and process subcontractor labour payments, ensuring accuracy in line with contract terms.
• Monthly Valuations & Outstanding Payment Reviews: Conduct regular reviews of project valuations and track outstanding payments to ensure financial targets are met.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Minimum HNC/HND in a Quantity Surveying-related course or equivalent qualification.
• Proven construction industry experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication and management skills, capable of liaising effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimation and financial management.

Desirable Skills:

• Carpentry knowledge and experience is a plus, adding value to the understanding of the technical and practical aspects of construction projects.

Duties

• Tender Submissions & Bill of Quantities (BoQ): Complete detailed tender submissions and prepare the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for projects, ensuring all aspects of work are accounted for accurately.
• Evaluate Tender Submissions for Contract Negotiations: Assess tender submissions from suppliers and subcontractors, providing expert input to facilitate contract negotiations with clientele, ensuring the best value for the company and project stakeholders.
• Prepare Cost Estimates & Feasibility Analysis: Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for potential projects, as well as conducting feasibility analyses for management to assess the viability and financial performance of proposed projects.
• Provide Monthly Cost Reports: Deliver monthly cost reports to management for ongoing projects, providing up-to-date financial tracking, identifying variances, and offering recommendations for corrective actions.
• Value Engineering & Cost Savings: Work closely with the project construction team to identify and implement value engineering and cost-saving strategies during the construction process, ensuring optimal project delivery within budget.
• Collaboration with Construction Team & Contractors: Collaborate with the construction team and main contractors to ensure the timely and high-standard delivery of contracts. Address any issues related to project scope, materials, and labour, ensuring seamless execution.

This job description is an over view on the expected tasks and responsibilities that we envisage to be placed up on the successful candidate, it is not however exhaustive and there will be the potential for further responsibilities.

The role is office based with site visits as required.

Salary:

• Competitive salary, based on experience.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, contributing to the successful execution of key projects, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application today

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person