Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cardiff £50,000
37.5 hours a week
Hybrid

About the Company:
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy firm based in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team, working on exciting projects across various sectors.

Working independently to undertake a range of pre- or post-contract quantity surveying activities in line with plans and proposals agreed by senior management. Recognised expertise in specific areas of work with a well-rounded knowledge of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying requirements.

Main Duties:

" Supporting and working collaboratively with the wider team, including supervision of trainees and assistant quantity surveyors who may be working closely with you.

" Understanding of cost data and other records, including taking actions to address source data errors, omissions, and inconsistencies.

" Attending client meetings and presenting findings, including obtaining feedback and making recommendations for continuous improvement.

" Undertaking and supervising measurement, the production of Bills of Quantities, and associated preamble notes in accordance with standard methods of measurement relevant to your sector, e.g., MMHW, CESMM, NRM, etc.

" Assisting senior team members with legal and contractual issues on projects.

" Codifying measured works items to prescribed cost and work breakdown structures and the like.

" Understanding obligations, checks on Bills of Quantities and associated documentation prepared by others.

" Production of tender documentation, supporting the tender process, including financial assessment and the preparation of Tender Reports to the client with appropriate supporting documentation.

" Preparation of estimates and cost reports, including the collation of supporting documentation.

" Working to and measuring performance against budgets and timescales as agreed from time to time with senior managers.

Skills and Experience:

" Degree educated (min 2.1 or equivalent), together with demonstrable relevant experience gained within a similar role.

" Preferably Member of RICS or similar recognised body.

" Experience of the commercial management and contract administration processes, particularly those related to cost management, payment, variations, change management, and final account settlement.

" Experience of alternative procurement and contract strategies relevant to sector and their relative strengths and weaknesses.

" Thorough understanding of the practical application of standard forms of contract relevant to sector.

" Analytical thinking with a proven track record of problem-solving to deliver successful outcomes in line with client objectives.

" Strong team-working skills - proactive team member and willing to support junior members of the team.

" Confident and innovative in your approach - able to be proactive and suggest and make recommendations for improvement.

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