Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Managing QS

Business Unit: ASTI

Purpose of the Position:

The key function of this role is to manage the costs of construction projects, by handling responsibilities such as preparing budgets, bills of quantities, and contracts; performing cost estimates and feasibility studies, while controlling project finances from start to finish.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Including but not limited to the following:

· Prepare initial cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies.

· Create tender documents, such as bills of quantities, and assisting in selecting contractors.

· Review and help negotiate contract terms and conditions.

· Identifying potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

· Analyse construction plans and advise on cost-saving measures.

· Monitor project costs and variances throughout the construction process.

· Measure and value completed work on-site.

· Managing variations and change orders and adjusting the budget accordingly.

· Handling claims and managing contractual disputes.

· Communicate with clients, project managers, contractors, and other professionals.

Governance:

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

· Business Unit General Manager

· Financial Controller

· Operations Managers

· Project Managers

· Commercial Team

· External bodies

· Clients

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:

• A third level QS qualification with at least two years post qualification experience preferably in a construction environment with a civil engineering bias.

• Highly IT literate with experience of applying IT packages within QS context.

• Previous experience of negotiating and interpreting conditions of contract.

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.

· Strong commercial focus with ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

· Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.

· Good decision making and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.

· Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.

· A flexible / adaptable approach to job role, working away from home when required and to a fast-changing business environment.

• Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.

· Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the role, with the flexibility to travel throughout the UK when required.

· A working knowledge of Standard forms of Contract

Desirable

· An understanding or awareness of the electrical contracting industry or broader utility environment would be advantageous.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity -able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment -enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship -continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.