Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Purpose / Role

Assist with preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and associated contract preambles as input to the tendering and contract award process.

Assist with review of and / or development of estimates in accordance of AACE standards

Responsibilities

Assist with all other tasks as required

Prime responsibilities and duties

Pre-Contract

• Assist with preparing actual and/or model Bill of Quantities based upon client Engineering drawings and/or industry data (as appropriate).
• Assist with the preparation and development of Preambles and Schedules of Rates, including input to Contract Payment terms and conditions, commensurate with client’s requirements.
• Support Contract Engineer with commercial Bid Evaluation and Recommendation for Award process.
• Prepare and update take-off of quantities from AFC/IFC drawings.
• Prepare manhour and cost analysis form tender submissions.
• Benchmarking of unit rate/manhour rates and prices with industry norms.
  

Post Contract

• Assist with the re-measurement of quantities from AFC drawings and/or site implementation in accordance with the method of measurement in the contract.
• Assist the Lead QS by providing substantiating data to agree progress measurement with Contractor and
• Assist with the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts including valuation of works completed.
• Assist with the preparation of estimates as required including reviewing client and 3rd party estimates.
• Provide reasoned advice and forecasts on costs including conducting Contractor and Company audits.
• Set a personal example in relation to adherence to Business Ethics, Health and Safety requirements, Code of Business Conduct and other relevant Global Mandatory Procedures and Processes.
  

Qualifications

Skills and competencies

• Degree qualification
• Proven team player
• Sound IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel data manipulation skills
• Analytical skills and ability to follow a structured approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence in meeting with clients via MS Teams and in person
• Excellent report writing skills