To support continued growth of the Glasgow and Edinburgh Contracts Division, our client currently requires a Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
The idea applicant will have Consultancy with Fit Out Experience, or the company may consider Contractor QS with Fit Out Experience (fit out / interiors experience is essential for this role).
This position will be based within the Professional Services side of the business with overlap into Contracting. You can be based in either Glagsow or Edinburgh as travel to both offices will be required.
The ideal candidates will be a MRICS chartered quantity surveyor and have pre and post contract experience who will be involved in full cost planning of projects through to completion, becoming the primary contact for the client. There will be a focus on professional work on a wide variety of selected projects.
These will include high specification fit outs and commercial new build and refurbishment projects for a range of blue-chip Clients.
You will also have experience of a wide variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies as well as a strong commercial acumen and a technical knowledge base.
Job Description
Preparation of tender and contract documents
Post contract administration
Estimating Interim valuations
Final accounts
Site checking
Knowledge of various construction contracts
Demonstration of cost estimating techniques
Able to show experience of tasks required in taking a project from inception to final account
Experience of liaising with internal and external clients
Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
Preparing early stage budgets and detailed cost plans;
Performing risk and value management and cost control;
Advising on procurement strategy;
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities;
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
Preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
Establishing and operating cost and financial control systems;
Allocating work to subcontractors;
Negotiating to ensure budgets are not exceeded;
Providing advice on contractual claims;
Valuing completed work and arranging payments;
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
This is a full time permanent role to start immediately. Please forward you CV or call Zoe Hamilton on 0131 247 6826.
