Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Project Oversight: Report to the Regional/Managing Quantity Surveyor and assume overall responsibility for all QS activities on-site.
• Budgeting: Collaborate with internal cost planning teams and external resources during project budget preparation stages.
• Preliminaries Book: Coordinate with the project team to compile the Preliminaries Book for budget inclusion.
• Cost Management: Lead cost management processes across the project, ensuring accurate compilation and validation of cost reports, cash flows, and CRM (commercial review meeting) documentation.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and accrue for known and potential risks, implementing appropriate mitigation measures. Foster an environment that encourages early identification and management of risks across the team.
• Monthly Reporting: Present a comprehensive commercial pack to the Senior Management Team each month.
• Procurement: Oversee the procurement process, manage the schedule, and ensure accurate scope definitions for all subcontract packages.
• Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontractor packages, process payments to subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, and perform standard QS duties.
• Value-Driven Approach: Promote a value-seeking mindset within the project QS team, clearly distinguishing between cost and value.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Stay informed about new construction methods and technologies and encourage CPD within the project QS team.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Part V Submissions: Prepare Part V submissions and manage all relevant negotiations.
• Monthly QS Cycle: Ensure the timely completion of the monthly QS cycle on-site.
• Team Management: Lead the project QS team, supporting the growth and development of all direct reports.
• Collaboration with Project Management: Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery and completion.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 7-10+ years of post-graduate experience in PQS or a contractor's office.
• Sector Knowledge: Residential/house building experience is desirable, with a strong technical understanding of modern construction methods.
• Goal-Oriented: Ability to meet demanding time and quality targets.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Cubit, Cost-ex, or similar software, along with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to Learn: Openness to training and development of relevant knowledge and skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical ability and the capacity to present findings effectively.
• Communication: Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Methodical, detail-oriented, and accurate in work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well within a team, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Initiative: Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Task Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Project Ownership: Willingness to take overall responsibility for project outcomes.