Junior Quantity Surveyor

Process excellence

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and forecasts for construction projects
• Monitor progress and changes related to construction projects
• Work closely with Operations Manager to support project delivery and overall success
• Attend site visits and meetings to assess project progress and identity potential risks
• Collect and assess relevant contract documentation for claims, budgets, estimates
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor prices for estimates
• Prepare and collating all non-price information and attributes
• Prepare pricing, quotations, and associated submission requirements for tender processes
• Support the due diligence process on tenders/pricing are to ensure that stated margin will be achieved and that the prices are market related
• Provide clear and concise handovers of project information to the delivery team ensuring all relevant details are available to facilitate smooth delivery of the project plan
• Monitor priced work expenditure in accordance with the quoted price, discuss and provide variations with the client and project management and provide pricing accordingly
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Quality Assurance policies
• Assist CMS to provide measuring tasks as agreed by the Operations Manager
• Ensure continuous improvement of knowledge and skills by maintaining memberships with appropriate associations or organisations and ensuring knowledge of new industry methods

Data and reporting

• Collect and analyse data related to construction projects, including material costs, labour costs, and other expenses
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to project costs and expenses, and site visits
• Record and accurately file tenders, quotations, claims and estimates processed
• Ensure that the Company Data Management System is accurately updated and stored throughout each aspect of the project phases. This includes all site information, dims, photos, sub-contractor payment records etc.
• Assist in maintaining a client, supplier and materials library including new or modified contractor accreditation related information
• Track any changes made to the construction project and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Obtain and monitor market movements, information, and pricing
• Prepare final reports and documentation related to project costs and expenses

Technology

• Utilise cost management software, including CCS, WinQs, and Smartsheet, to execute construction project costing
• Present summaries of requested information using presentation software
• Assist relevant administrators to maintain records on the contractor accreditation database
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders using verbal and written communication platforms

Customer service

• Liaise frequently with project team such as site managers, projects managers and site engineers to ensure that projects are completed within budget and to high standards
• Provide consistent pricing/estimates/ bills of quantities/claims that meets both internal requirements and external expectations
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients through personal contact to improve current contract performance and maximise the possibility of securing future profitable work
• Provide frequent projects updates to stakeholders, including expected or unexpected changes, or any potential risks or areas of improvement
• Support Operations Manager to adhere to desired expectations and service level agreement
• Maintain links and good relationships with industry organisations, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Improve CMS delivery of services by providing relevant information, technological advancement or process which may assist CMS in developing the business or achieving better financial results

Minimum Qualifications Required

• BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years in a construction related trade with 1 year quantity surveying or estimating experience

Skills

• Communication (verbal and written)
• Collection, management, and analysis of data
• Cost forecasting and management
• Risk assessment
• Project management
• Working in a team
• Preparation of accurate QS related documentation in line with best practice principles

Knowledge

• Construction processes and material estimation techniques, measuring in accordance with Standard System of Measurement
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards
• Asset management principles
• Company technology platforms and software
• Mathematics and calculation
• Procurement practices principles

Attributes

• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Dependable and deadline oriented
• Independent and ethical
• Self-motivated
• Task and result orientation
• Works with integrity
• Professionalism
• Focus on professional development