Quantity Surveyor (Interior Fit-out)

Quantity Surveyor (Interior Fit-out)

Job Description

Ready to own the commercial success of high-end interior fit-out projects from tender to final account?

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in managing all commercial matters for a given project from award to final account.

• Assist in preparing key commercial control documents such as the Procurement Schedule, Cashflow Forecast, and Margin Improvement Strategy to ensure the project is well planned.

• Send enquiries to the market for assigned packages.

• Make the team and client aware of long lead items and obtain client approval for ordering materials by air freight.

• Analyse subcontractor and supplier tender returns.

• Flag any risks such as discrepancies in the tender documents to the lead estimator.

• Prepare and compare material quantity take-offs and bills of quantities according to specifications and drawings submitted by the client.

• Work with the estimating team as required.

• Gain understanding of the commercial strategy for the project as set by the Commercial Director.

• Procure assigned packages for the project in line with the procurement schedule and budget, inclusive of purchase orders, LOIs, and subcontractors.

• Evaluate quotations and conduct meetings with subcontractors to ensure there are no scope gaps and the cost fits within the budget.

• Finalise the best quotation with the Commercial Manager and prepare the order for approval.

• Monitor project cash flow against the forecast to ensure the project is always cash positive.

• Administer works packages delegated by the project manager through to final account, inclusive of monthly payments, dealing with variations, and all matters pertaining to administering subcontracts correctly.

• Assist in change management, inclusive of the valuation of variations, quoting Request for Proposals, and issuing respective notices up and downstream within main contract timelines.

• Assist the commercial lead in all required commercial monthly reporting both internally and to the client.

• Identify opportunities to improve project margin and suggest techniques to the project lead.

• Assist in administering the Main Contract, ensuring contract terms are understood and followed.

• Assist in maintaining project margin in line with the commercial strategy.

• Assist in the preparation of the external valuation.

• Assist in maintaining control of project documents including drawings and records.

• Attend project meetings as required by the project manager.

• Assist in the agreement of the final account with clients and trade contractors within stipulated benchmarks and timelines.

• Assist in ensuring the project is closed out, including applying for the certificate of release of retention upon the making good of defects by the Construction Department.

• Monitor retention releases for trade contractors.

• Attend project post-mortems.

• Attend to additional works required by the client after completion.

• Liaise with the Project Manager regarding trade contractor defects and contra charges.

Job Requirements

• You must possess proven experience in quantity surveying, specifically within interior fit-out or construction projects.

• You should have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.

• You must be proficient in commercial documentation, including bills of quantities and subcontract administration.

• You should have effective negotiation skills when dealing with subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

• You must be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work packages and strict deadlines.

• You should possess excellent communication skills for reporting financial data to the commercial and project management teams.

Job Details

• Location: Central Region.

• Job type: Permanent.

What's on Offer

• Full-time employment with a reputable employer.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

• Opportunities to work on diverse and fast-paced interior fit-out projects.

• Collaborative work environment with clear growth and development potential.

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