Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work on commercial aspects of projects in the Life Science sector, including capital cost estimates, tendering procedures, and contract arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing detailed capital cost estimates
* Assisting in procurement procedures and contract negotiations
* Providing expert advice on tendering procedures
* Drafting instructions to bidders
* Development of evaluation criteria for tenders
* Drafting questionnaires for pre-qualification (PQQ)
* Handling queries during the tender period
* Commercial evaluation of all tender submissions
* Negotiating with bidders
* Reporting to the Commercial Manager
* Preparation of interim valuations
* Preparation of monthly project reports
* Client and contractor meetings
* Negotiation and agreement of variations
* Review and assessment of contract claims
* Agreement of final accounts
Requirements:
* Quantity surveying degree
* 8+ years' experience in construction industry
* Life science project experience required
* Able to work effectively within a team and collaborate with others
* High level of commercial awareness, flexibility, and ambition to progress within the organisation
* Drive and determination to manage budgets effectively and ensure commercial success of projects
* Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
* Capable of working independently and directly with client teams
Working Arrangements:
This role will require the candidate to spend 3 days per week in the office or on client sites. These days will be flexible but also dependent on work requirements.