Our client is a reputable National Consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team based in Glasgow. As a key player in the construction and property industry, they specialise in managing a diverse portfolio of Commercial and Residential projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the success of the organisation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Cost Management:
- Oversee the entire cost management process for assigned projects, ensuring accurate and timely budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Conduct comprehensive cost analyses to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to optimize project financial outcomes.
Contract Administration:
- Administer and manage various types of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with project teams to negotiate and finalise contractual agreements with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Quantity Surveying:
- Undertake detailed quantity surveying duties, including the measurement and valuation of work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
- Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents, and other relevant documentation.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential risks related to cost, contract, and project delivery, implementing effective strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Provide proactive and timely advice to the project team on risk-related matters.
Client Engagement:
- Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations to deliver high-quality service.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, addressing queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with internal project teams, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports on project financial status, cost forecasting, and other relevant metrics for senior management and clients.
- Ensure compliance with internal reporting processes and standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a minimum of 8 years in a senior role.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and relevant industry regulations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in industry-standard software and tools.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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