JOB REQUIREMENTS & PERSON SPECIFICATION (QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS)

• Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Infrastructure Project Management or similar (which involves construction-related cost management)
• Previous industry experience (including internships) is an advantage
• Good technical knowledge e.g. measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law
• Familiarity with professional practice and contract administration processes
• Able to work as a team player and multi-task on few on-going projects / assignments
• Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English
• Ability to work with (or learn) digital software (e.g.: CostX; CubiCost)
• A clear and analytical approach to problem solving and decision making

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Function as the project assistant and project quantity surveyor and be able to work with Directors & Associate Directors in delivering professional pre and post QS services.
New joiners will get the opportunity to work across a strong portfolio of projects that includes Commercial/Retail, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Data Centre, Corporate Real Estate Industrial/Manufacturing, Institutions, Civil Infrastructure and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES):

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide support to the Associate Director / Director in cost management of projects
• Work collaboratively with other Quantity Surveyors to manage related issues on the multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with stakeholders on requirements
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership
• Contribute to setting team objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player
• Effective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost effective
• Liaise with other managers to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service
• Understand Client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates, cost plans, budgetary study and project cash-flow for variety of developments using Cost X; Cubicost or similar.
• Measurement (taking off quantities) for all structural and architectural elements.
• Preparation of tender and contract documentation
• Tendering process and tender evaluation
• Provide cost information and studies on value engineering analysis.Post-contract administration and
• management – contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, and cost control and financial reports (including cashflow)
• Finalization of project final accounts
• Attendance at project meetings.
• Contributes to team and project performance by collaboration and effective communication
• Add to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned