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Job Title: Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor
Location:Faslane / Coulport
Division:Building North
Contract Type:Permanent
Benefits:Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance + more
Job Summary
GRAHAM Construction is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Faslane/Coulport. This role is crucial for managing the financial aspects of our pre-construction projects, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with all contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all pre-construction quantity surveying activities.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects.
- Conduct cost analysis and risk management.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure accurate cost control.
- Prepare and review tender documentation and contracts.
- Monitor and report on project financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Provide support and guidance to junior quantity surveyors and other team members.
- Collaborate with the project management team to align financial objectives with project goals.
- Conduct site visits and assessments as required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor post-graduation.
- Proven experience in pre-construction quantity surveying within the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of construction processes and project management principles.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Must live within a 45-minute drive of the Faslane/Coulport site.
- Must be willing to undergo full Security Clearance process.
- No option for remote working; presence on-site is mandatory.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes:
- Organised, structured, and professional manner.
- Passion for excellence.
- Trustworthy and ethical in approach.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound judgement and discernment.
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
- High degree of customer understanding and focus.
- Extensive experience in quantity surveying on a wide range of private and public sector projects.
- Commercial acumen with a detailed understanding of project costs.
- Proven experience in procurement and contract management.
- Thorough understanding of the quantity surveying process, including cost planning and estimating.
- Working knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice.
- Proven experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Excellent planning and programming skills.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply with their CV on our website, outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Please note that all roles at Faslane/Coulport require full Security Clearance.
Our Commitment
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicants experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
