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Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

£40k

Manchester

About the role

To provide a Quantity Surveying / Employer's Agent services across a range of projects delivered by Identity Consult and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Act as lead Consultant under supervision of a Senior Consultant or above, in the delivery of projects both pre and post-contract across a number of sectors relevant to the individual;
  • Comply with Identity Consult's internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
  • Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
  • Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
  • Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards;
  • Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
  • Contract and dispute advice;
  • Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;
  • Carry out the appointment and co-ordination of other consultants and contractors where required;
  • Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions;
  • Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse contractor tenders and make recommendations in relation to Contract Award;
  • Undertake site visits including snagging, inspections, and handovers;
  • Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documents for meetings as required;
  • Arrange and where required chair the required meetings to ensure the successful delivery of Identity Consult commissions;
  • Carry out Business Development and Marketing activities to support the company's growth (targets to be agreed as part of the appraisal process)..

Qualifications

  • Degree in quantity surveying or HNC in Building Studies;
  • Demonstration of significant commitment towards personal professional development;
  • A candidate not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered;
  • Must have a driving licence and have access to own car.

Knowledge

  • Minimum of 3 years for a construction related organisation;
  • Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan;
  • Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues;
  • Substantial experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework;
  • Considerable experience in business and financial planning management including negotiating appropriate financial solutions;
  • Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and forms of building contract;
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant system and estimating software;
  • Confidence in the use of all Microsoft applications; word, excel, PowerPoint, and be able to prepare and analyse detailed reports, spreadsheets & presentations.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk