Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Roles and responsibilities:

–     Analyse plans and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates;

–     All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections;

–     Experience in project management ;

–     Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft excel and word;

–     Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost;

–     Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explores variances, managing issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery;

–     Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work;

–     Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager;

–     Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops;

–     Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures.

Requirements:

–     Degree qualified in construction Economics or Quantity Surveying;

–     5+ years’ PQS experience in construction;

–     Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;

–     Full driver licence.

Skills: 

–     Excellent organisational skills; self-motivated; self-starter;

–     Fluent in written and spoken English;

–     Excellent teamwork skills and a positive, proactive attitude;

–     Strong analytical and numerical skills for accurate cost estimation and financial management;

–     Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

–     Strong problem-solving skills and judgment in making decisions and recommendations;

–     Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.