Quantity Surveyor

£40k

Manchester

About the role

To provide a Quantity Surveying / Employer's Agent services across a range of projects delivered by Identity Consult and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead Consultant under supervision of a Senior Consultant or above, in the delivery of projects both pre and post-contract across a number of sectors relevant to the individual;
• Comply with Identity Consult's internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
• Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
• Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
• Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards;
• Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
• Contract and dispute advice;
• Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;
• Carry out the appointment and co-ordination of other consultants and contractors where required;
• Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions;
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse contractor tenders and make recommendations in relation to Contract Award;
• Undertake site visits including snagging, inspections, and handovers;
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documents for meetings as required;
• Arrange and where required chair the required meetings to ensure the successful delivery of Identity Consult commissions;
• Carry out Business Development and Marketing activities to support the company's growth (targets to be agreed as part of the appraisal process)..

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or HNC in Building Studies;
• Demonstration of significant commitment towards personal professional development;
• A candidate not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered;
• Must have a driving licence and have access to own car.

Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years for a construction related organisation;
• Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan;
• Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues;
• Substantial experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework;
• Considerable experience in business and financial planning management including negotiating appropriate financial solutions;
• Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and forms of building contract;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant system and estimating software;
• Confidence in the use of all Microsoft applications; word, excel, PowerPoint, and be able to prepare and analyse detailed reports, spreadsheets & presentations.

If interested in the role, please contact me at (url removed)