Quantity Surveyor

**Purpose of the Role**:
The Quantity Surveyor will support the Commercial Department in appropriately managing bill of quantities, take off quantities, contracts administration and the claims, variations and payment authorisation processes as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Recognised tertiary qualifications within a relevant field (B.Sc. Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management)
- White Card

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role - preferred
- Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
- Experience in claims / variations Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting

**Required Competencies**:

- Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management
- A sound understanding of contracts and contract law
- Solid technical writing and communication skills
- Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong understanding of construction regulations and law
- Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
- Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Strong Initiative and proactive nature
- Key collaborative skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed time management skills
- High attention to detail
- Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

**Core Accountabilities and ibilitiesRespons**:

- Where relevant: o Assist in the compilation of the project’s monthly payment claims
- Assist in the effective administration of subcontracts, including assessment of variations, claims and ensuring timely payments whilst maintaining professional relationships with supply chain
- Conduct preliminary commercial evaluation of tenders from subcontractors and appraise bids by liaising with Project Managers and Engineers to assess bids
- Provide quantity surveying for contractual claims and final accounts
- Keep accurate and complete records and ensure the various document control registers are kept updated
- Understand the principles of dispute resolution and the mechanisms under relevant contracts to resolve disputes and demonstrate strong dispute resolution skills
- Provide reasoned QS advice on the strength of our position for matters in dispute and advise on resolution and recovery strategies
- Compile evidence and quantifications for a dispute resolution process for both prosecution and defence of claims (upstream and downstream)

- Provide take off quantities from Construction Drawings - Prepare and assess revised Bill of Quantities

- Assist in contract administration and change management - Provide forecast of relevant contract works

- General assistance of commercial matters - Provide cost planning, estimation, forecasting, budgeting, weekly and monthly reporting
- Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and managed
- Gathering and communicating necessary information to team members about current status of team tasks

- Provide accurate time and cost assessment data - Proposing improvements to the Projects procurement and management of contracts
- Ensuring management has reports and information needed to complete work
- Preparing effective reports or updates

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.