Quantity Surveyor - Project Management

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Company Overview: Located in the picturesque coastal town of Margate, the company boasts a dynamic team of designers dedicated to bringing visions to life. With a tailored approach, they excel in creating spaces that perfectly fit their clients' needs, from concept to completion. As they continue to expand their operations, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team and play a key role in delivering exceptional projects that exceed expectations.

Job Summary: As an Experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of their team, responsible for managing the financial aspects of their projects to ensure their success. Working closely with the design team, you will play a crucial role in cost estimation, budget management, and procurement, ensuring that their projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

1. Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects based on design specifications, materials, labour, and other relevant factors, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgetary constraints.
2. Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses, monitoring variances, and implementing cost-control measures to ensure projects remain within budgetary limits.
3. Procurement: Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing materials and subcontractors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support project timelines and objectives.
4. Contract Administration: Administer construction contracts, including reviewing contract terms, issuing variations, processing payments, and resolving contractual disputes in collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
5. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks related to cost, schedule, and performance, implementing strategies to minimize potential impacts and maximize project success.
6. Value Engineering: Collaborate with design and construction teams to identify opportunities for value engineering, optimizing project costs without compromising quality or functionality.
7. Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for project stakeholders, providing insights into project performance, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
8. Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients on financial matters, providing updates on project costs, addressing inquiries, and ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Professional Experience: Significant experience in quantity surveying, preferably in the construction or design industry, with a proven track record of managing the financial aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Financial Acumen: Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyse costs, and develop accurate cost estimates and budgets.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to identify and address potential issues or discrepancies in project costs and budgets.
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to project success through shared goals and objectives.

Salary Range: Negotiable

Location: Margate, United Kingdom

Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, supportive work environment, and the chance to contribute to the creation of exceptional spaces that inspire and delight their clients.

Join the team and be part of a company that is passionate about design, innovation, and excellence. Apply now and take the next step in your career as an Experienced Quantity Surveyor!