Quantity Surveyor - Residntial Projects

Quantity Surveyor - Residential Projects
£50,000 - £70,000
Section 2 Overall Job Purpose
To provide an efficient and effective construction financial management service to the practices clients.
Section 3 Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Provision of surveying expertise including taking a lead role on projects in the delivery of the practices service to its clients.
2. To produce estimates for construction schemes with minimal supervision.
3. To produce tender documents for construction schemes with minimal supervision, including the preparation of contract documentation.
4. To prepare valuations, financial statements and produce and agree final accounts with contractors for construction works with minimal supervision.
5. To undertake all works in accordance with the practices QA procedures.
6. To utilise and develop the practices computerised systems.
7. To negotiate and resolve disputes with contractors as and when they arise in accordance with the guidance laid down by the RICS.
8. To work in a team, or as directed lead a team in undertaking the practices business.
9. Undertake liaison with other members of the construction team to co-ordinate the efficient and timely production of information and documentation.
10. To comply with existing and future legislation relating to the work being undertaken.
11. To comply with the practices Health & Safety Policy.
12. To represent the practice at meetings when called upon to do so.
13. To represent and promote the Practice at all times.
Section 4 Personal Requirements
1. Type of Experience:
Minimum of two year post qualification experience. Previous experience working with Government, or Local Authority funded bodies is desirable.
2. Qualifications:
Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying along with MRICS membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors desirable.
3. Contact with People:
The post holder will have contact with the practices clients and other members of the construction team at a senior level.
4. Accountability:
Responsible for the financial control of significant/substantial budgets working under the minimal supervision of the Partner in charge of the scheme.
5. Managerial and Supervisory Responsibility:
Responsible for ensuring the quality of junior staffs work. At times will be required to work as team leader on small team on projects.
6. Special Attributes:
The post holder will be a team player capable of working to strict deadlines. With a flexible approach to financial management.
7. Physical Requirements:
The post holder will be physically and mentally able to undertake the full remit of the responsibilities of the post.
8. Other Factors:
Must possess a full UK driving licence and ideally own car.

Desirable
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Presentation skills
Keyboard skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Flexible approach

Knowledge
Substantial knowledge of building,
construction and procurement practices
Knowledge of SMM7 and JCT Contracts
Knowledge of computer packages used
by the company.
Ability to manage dilapidation claims on
behalf of either the Landlord or Tenant
Knowledge of NEC forms of contract

Experience
4 Years post qualification experience
and 1 years experience in a senior
capacity
Experience of working in leading small
teams
Experience of monitoring/supervising
others
Previous experience working with
Government/Local Authority funded
bodies

Attitude
Willingness to undertake training
Self motivated and able to motivate
others
Confident positive approach
Safety Conscious

Qualifications
BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying
MRICS

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