Quantity Surveyor – Pre–contract
GBP50k+ (salary negotiable)
Warrington
Hunter Mason are currently working alongside a firm that specializes in construction consultancy to source a Quantity Surveyor, this role will run the full gamut of traditional Quantity Surveying duties with a focus upon measurement in accordance with the appropriate standard, preparation of Bill of Quantities and schedules of work. The ability to produce measured BQ's is an essential requirement. Speed and accuracy are important as you work within a close knit team to meet the clients deadlines.
Your new role as a Quantity Surveyor – Pre–contract
As a Quantity Surveyor – Pre–contract your responsibilities will include the following:
Reporting upon project status, opportunities, and current workload for QS Services to the department Head or Director.Promoting and demonstrating compliance with our QA system.Mentoring junior staffWorking within a collaborative QS team to share knowledge and spread workload.Taking a full QS role on MTC contracts and smaller projects (JCT Minor Works).Liaise with clients and contractors to provide accurate budgetary, contract and proceduralBuild up existing and establish new client relationships to promote repeat business opportunitiesPromote partnership working to achieve client objectives.Attend Design Team and Progress meetings.Prepare appropriately detailed estimates in accordance with NRM1, to suit the level of detail required at RIBA work stages 0–4Prepare and pursue Requests for Information (RFI) in a structured manner.Prepare Bills of Quantities using bespoke softwarePrepare Schedules of WorkPrepare and issue Tender documentsPrepare and issue Contract documentsDeal effectively and transparently with RFI and tender clarificationsReview budgets and contract compliance in detail.Agree the information for and preparation of budget prices, and comment upon contractual matters.Promote the cross–selling of other services offered by the business The Requirements
The successful candidate will be in possession of the following:
The ability to produce measured BQ's is an essential requirement. They will have a proven track record and be able to demonstrate a competent and recent ability to take off detailed Bills of Quantity using any or all of the following: NRM2, SMM7 and CESMM4 and to demonstrate a good track record in preparing Schedules of Work, and BREEAM compliant estimates using NRM1.They will be able to take full advantage of the committed technical support and team working available within KOK, be disciplined, well organised and methodical in their approach.The ideal candidate will have a confident and approachable personality that invokes trust and respect both internally and within a project team.They will have a good working knowledge of JCT contracts including single and two stage tendering methods. A working knowledge of NEC contracts is also desirable.They will be able to clearly demonstrate experience in the procurement sequence / methodology for new buildings, repair, maintenance, alterations, demolition and fit out.They will be able to read and interpret technical drawings, will have experience of using the MS Office suite and software used to measure and take off. Training will be available in the use of the measurement software, but they will be expected to demonstrate prior knowledge of commercial measurement packages including BQ software and digital drawing measurement software.They will have a good understanding of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and the roles and responsibilities of the Principal Designer in relation to projects from inception to completion.Being able to demonstrate practical knowledge of applying the PSA Schedules of Rates under the terms of the JCT Measured Term Contract is also desirable