Quantity Surveyor

Perusahaan: Angela Roberts - The HR Consultancy
Tipe pekerjaan: Full-time
Gaji:
75.000 - 80.000 GBP/Per tahun

Optera is a leading construction firm, working with large blue chip insurance companies across the UK. Optera s commitment to excellence and innovation has established them as a premier supplier to the insurance sector.

To continue delivering high-quality services, they are seeking a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. It is a full time, permanent role, with a salary of £75,000 - £80,000, plus benefits.

About the role:

As a Quantity Surveyor at Optera, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and fairness of pricing on contracts ranging from around £150k to £1 million. Working closely with Optera s Surveyors, you will review schemes of work and provide comprehensive assurance that the proposed prices align with the scope of works undertaken. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to the success of Optera s projects and the overall growth of the company.

What will I be doing?

Your typical duties will include:

Contract Review:

  • Evaluate schemes of work prepared by Surveyors to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to assess the scope of work.
  • Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified and managed proactively

Cost Estimation:

  • Collaborate with the Surveyors to accurately estimate the costs associated with construction project, taking into account materials, labour, and other relevant factors.
  • Utilise industry-standard quantity surveying methods to ensure precision in cost calculations.

Price Assurance:

  • Verify that contract prices are reflective of the scope and complexity of the works undertaken.
  • Conduct periodic site visits to assess progress and validate cost assumptions against on-site conditions.

Budget Management:

  • Assist in the development of project budgets and monitor actual costs against budgeted figures.
  • Identify and communicate any potential cost overruns and assist with the preparation and justification of Variation Orders

Negotiation and Tendering:

  • Participate in the tendering process, preparing and analysing tender documents as required.
  • Engage in negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to secure favourable terms.
  • Dealing with contractual and legal matters directly related to a scheme

Could this be for you?

In order to be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in the geotechnical and/or general construction industry.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Familiarity with relevant software tools, such as cost estimating and project management software.
  • Membership in a professional association such as RICS is desirable.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become Optera s Quantity Surveyor, please click Apply today.

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