Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview: The Senior Quantity Surveyor leads projects by supervising and delivering all aspects of cost management from inception to completion. This role involves significant involvement in projects, ensuring effective delivery, and guiding Candidate Quantity Surveyors. You will be responsible for managing project costs, resources, and client relationships while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Excellence:
   • Project Management: Facilitate and coordinate small to mid-sized projects.
   • Client Liaison: Work with project executives and clients to establish and implement a clear project brief.
   • Deliverables Management: Oversee a variety of complex deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
   • Team Briefing: Ensure the project team understands their roles and responsibilities.
   • Resource Management: Manage project resources within the established budget.
   • Performance Monitoring: Monitor and manage the performance of Project Surveyors and other direct reports.
   • Deputy Project Management: Act as Deputy Project Manager on APIC for at least one active project.
   • Project Services: Assist with managing project services and projects using APIC and other relevant systems.
   • Compliance: Ensure all deliverables comply with the Project Delivery Standards (PDS) and adhere to QA requirements.
2. Client Relationship Management:
   • Relationship Building: Begin to build and maintain client relationships.
   • Client Meetings: Attend client meetings as technical support to gather information, discuss project requirements, and explain or defend work.
   • Bids & Proposals: Participate in the development and preparation of bids and proposals.
   • Solution Presentation: Present solutions to clients professionally and technically competently.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with at least 2 years of post-registration experience.
• Registration: Must be registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PRQS).
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying or a similar qualification from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or university.

Additional Skills & Attributes:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing project costs, resources, and deliverables.
• Client Management: Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present solutions effectively.
• Leadership: Experience in leading and managing project teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This role is crucial for ensuring the successful financial management of projects, maintaining client satisfaction, and upholding high standards of quality. If you have the experience and skills required, we encourage you to apply.