Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

1. Conducting feasibility studies: This involves analyzing the feasibility of a construction project, taking into consideration factors such as site conditions, materials, labor, and equipment costs, as well as regulatory and environmental requirements.

2. Estimating costs: This involves providing clients with accurate cost estimates for their construction projects, based on the scope of work, project timelines, and other relevant factors.

3. Providing procurement advice: This involves advising clients on the best procurement strategy for their projects, based on factors such as project complexity, risk, and value for money.

4. Drafting contracts: This involves drafting construction contracts on behalf of clients, ensuring that they are legally sound, reflect the client's needs and requirements, and are fair to all parties.

5. Conducting cost analysis: This involves analyzing cost data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings, and making recommendations to clients based on this analysis.

6. Managing project budgets: This involves developing and managing budgets for construction projects, ensuring that they remain within financial constraints and that any cost overruns are identified and addressed.

7. Managing project risks: This involves identifying and managing risks associated with construction projects, such as contractual, financial, or environmental risks, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.

8. Communicating with stakeholders: This involves communicating project progress, financial status, and other relevant information to stakeholders such as clients, contractors, and project managers.

Requirements

• Qualified with a BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience with both private and public sector clients on major projects and a working knowledge of SIA and PSSCOC forms of contract.
• Commercially aware you'll work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required.
• A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction cost's coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options.
• Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with Clients), and a willingness and determination to progress your career quickly.
• You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high quality professional service.
• IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cubicost
• Good organisational skills
• Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member
• An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised when necessary