Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
 
Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cardiff. The role requires a self-motivated and independent individual to perform pre-and post-contract quantity surveying activities in line with agreed plans and proposals. The successful candidate will proactively identify issues impacting service quality, promptly notify senior management, and contribute to developing corrective actions.
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and oversee the measurement and billing of quantities using standard methods relevant to the sector (e.g., MMHW, CESMM, NRM).  
- Prepare and review detailed preamble notes to accompany bills of quantities, including assumptions and supporting information.  
- Codify measured work items according to prescribed cost and work breakdown structures.  
- Collect, analyse, and report on cost data, addressing errors, omissions, and inconsistencies where necessary.  
- Manage contemporary records and prepare cost estimates, reports, and supporting documentation.  
- Produce tender documents, support the tender process, perform financial assessments, and prepare tender reports with detailed recommendations for clients.  
- Work independently or as part of a project team to manage contracts and commercial processes, including:  
  - Budget monitoring and forecasting  
  - Interim payment processing  
  - Cost auditing  
  - Change management  
  - Progress monitoring and reporting  
- Provide timely commercial management and assurance deliverables within integrated project teams.  
- Assist senior team members with legal and contractual project matters.  
- Maintain registers, schedules, and document control processes.  
- Work to performance targets and deadlines agreed with senior management.  
- Attend client meetings, present findings, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.  
- Collaborate with and support wider project teams, including mentoring trainees and assistant quantity surveyors.  
- Attend client engagement events and undertake other assigned tasks as required.  
- Engage with the Office Health & Safety Coordinator regarding health and safety matters.  
- Ensure work aligns with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute effectively to meeting organisational quality objectives.  
Development:
- Meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and complete additional training as directed.  
- Pursue further studies, including personal time commitments, to support career advancement.  
 
 
General Duties:
- Comply with organisational policies, including those related to ethics, equality, data protection, and anti-corruption.  
- Undertake all duties in a way that enhances client satisfaction and supports a positive company reputation.  
 
Requirements of the role:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.  
- Preferably an Associate member of RICS or an equivalent professional body.  
- Experience in commercial management and contract administration processes, including cost management, payments, variations, change management, and final account settlements.  
- Knowledge of alternative procurement and contract strategies with an understanding of their application.  
- In-depth understanding of standard contract forms relevant to the sector.  
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.  
 
Person Specification:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.  
- Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing deadlines.  
- Team player with a proactive approach to supporting and mentoring colleagues.  
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.  
- Confidence, innovation, and a willingness to suggest improvements.  
- Committed to professional development, including pursuing MRICS or similar qualifications.  
 

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