Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cardiff £50,000
37.5 hours a week
Hybrid
About the Company:
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy firm based in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team, working on exciting projects across various sectors.
Working independently to undertake a range of pre- or post-contract quantity surveying activities in line with plans and proposals agreed by senior management. Recognised expertise in specific areas of work with a well-rounded knowledge of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying requirements.
Main Duties:
Supporting and working collaboratively with the wider team, including supervision of trainees and assistant quantity surveyors who may be working closely with you.
Understanding of cost data and other records, including taking actions to address source data errors, omissions, and inconsistencies.
Attending client meetings and presenting findings, including obtaining feedback and making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Undertaking and supervising measurement, the production of Bills of Quantities, and associated preamble notes in accordance with standard methods of measurement relevant to your sector, e.g., MMHW, CESMM, NRM, etc.
Assisting senior team members with legal and contractual issues on projects.
Codifying measured works items to prescribed cost and work breakdown structures and the like.
Understanding obligations, checks on Bills of Quantities and associated documentation prepared by others.
Production of tender documentation, supporting the tender process, including financial assessment and the preparation of Tender Reports to the client with appropriate supporting documentation.
Preparation of estimates and cost reports, including the collation of supporting documentation.
Working to and measuring performance against budgets and timescales as agreed from time to time with senior managers.
Skills and Experience:
Degree educated (min 2.1 or equivalent), together with demonstrable relevant experience gained within a similar role.
Preferably Member of RICS or similar recognised body.
Experience of the commercial management and contract administration processes, particularly those related to cost management, payment, variations, change management, and final account settlement.
Experience of alternative procurement and contract strategies relevant to sector and their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Thorough understanding of the practical application of standard forms of contract relevant to sector.
Analytical thinking with a proven track record of problem-solving to deliver successful outcomes in line with client objectives.
Strong team-working skills - proactive team member and willing to support junior members of the team.
Confident and innovative in your approach - able to be proactive and suggest and make recommendations for improvement.
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