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COMPANY:

Join a leading collective of experienced professionals based in the Central Belt of Scotland including Edinburgh & Glasgow. With experience in transforming spaces across various sectors including residential, commercial & industrial. Their team is committed to excellence and innovation in every project they undertake.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:

- Minimum 5 years UK experience in Quantity Surveying

- Construction related qualification to diploma or degree level, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.

- Full clean UK driving license

- Proficient in MS Office Suites including Excel and Word

- Experience of a variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base

- Demonstration of cost estimating techniques

- Knowledge of construction contracts

- Experience of liaising with internal and external clients

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Preparation of budget costs

* Preparation of detailed cost plans

* Review of tender documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements

* To accurately price our in-house work packages from first principles

* Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars

* Assess health, safety & environmental implications on projects and liaise with QHSE advisor

* Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and bills of quantities where required

* Ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and making sure best value is obtained

* Analysing costs and cost engineering

* Formulating tender reports

* Appointment of contractors including issuing formal acceptances and subcontract orders

* Preparation and completion of formal contracts

* Cost control of projects including control of variations

* Production of regular cost reports to clients

* Formulation of cash flow forecasts

* Undertaking and agreeing interim valuations with both clients and subcontractors

* Final accounts to be agreed with clients and sub-contractors

* Site surveys, visits, and measurement

* Assisting in establishing a clients requirements and undertaking Feasibility Studies

* Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales

* Providing support to the project manager/contracts manager, architect / designer and site manager as required

* Ensuring site management team are supplied with all information required regarding appointed contractors and work packages

* Negotiation with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value including ensuring main contractors discounts where applicable

* Tracking of payment from clients and initial follow up of unpaid invoices to ensure payment terms are met

* Reporting on costs and margins using standard forms on a regular basis at least monthly

* Updating cost information on NAV on a regular basis at least monthly

* Working with the QHSE manager as required, understanding the implications of H&S regulations, and ensuring that only approved contractors are appointed for any project

* Assisting with O&M information where required

* Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks