Overview
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Responsibilities
* Liaising and reporting to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager.
* Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are met
* Developing and maintaining relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Company
* Attending regular site meetings and communicating effectively to keep the Surveying Director up to date on project development status whilst also tracking and resolving issues
* Reviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects.
* Estimating and tendering for projects in conjunction with Head Office Quantity Surveying Staff
* Negotiating new projects and fixed price premiums which are cost effective
* Organising and chairing pre-award meetings with new sub-contractors in conjunction with the Construction Team
* Subcontract purchasing and monitoring of packages on site
* Monitoring of contra charges and notification to sub-contractors
* Sub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account payments
* Processing fortnightly / monthly sub-contractor payment certificates
* Compiling the variation log and signing off on variations with the Junior Quantity Surveyor
* Issuing interim payment applications to the Junior Quantity Surveyor and correlating payments received.
* Final account preparations at the end of the project
* Cost monitoring and reporting using construction computer software and attending monthly cost reporting meetings
* Cashflow forecasting for projects and issuing monthly reports to accounts
* Keeping abreast of various changes in industry and competitive environment in which the company operates.
* Planning and performing other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* Minimum of 5 years professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reporting
* Thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities and drawings
* Strong expertise in extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time frames
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages
* Proven track record in Commercial /Residential Projects
* Excellent budgetary responsibility experience
* Superb written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide and explain accurate reporting.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
* Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision.
* Flexible with a high-level commitment to success.
* Ability to work successfully as part of a team with a wide variety of individuals
Bennett Construction is an equal opportunities employer
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management
* Industries: Construction
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