- Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1);
- Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management;
- Bills of Quantities production (POMI and CESSM3);
- Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations;
- Contract drafting (FIDIC);
Post Contract
- Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs;
- Interim valuations and payment certificates;
- Variations analysis, recommendations and management;
- Risk and value management and cost control functions;
- Costs analysis project work;
- Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
- Preparation of progress/ cost reports;
- Reporting to Associate Director on all commercial issues;
- Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
- Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.
Experiences And Qualifications
- MRICS status as minimum. This is non-negotiable;
- Experience in one of the following key sectors: residential;
- Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised UK university;
- Minimum of 7 years' experience;
- Minimum of 3 years' UK or UAE/ international experience;
- Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 3 years;
- Knowledge in the use of QS software CostX or similar is required;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
- Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.