Quantity Surveyor

Reports to

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Remote / UK

Division

Telecommunications

The Quantity Surveyor will work with the Operations Team to ensure all project costs are
effectively managed. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a PQS and
will come from a Construction/Civil Engineering background, preferably with experience in
the Telecoms sectors.

Job Scope

Needs to Have

Qualification in Quantity Surveying and /or Civil Engineering.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful career history with a minimum of 4 years
experience in the Building or Civil Engineering sectors.
Excellent communication skills
Must be commercially aware
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Needs to Do

To analyse sub-contractor / vendor quotations and checking inclusions and exclusions.
Ensures all working documents/pricing calculators and data are maintained.
Provides complete conceptual bid work, and final estimating input on complex
projects.
Provides technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned
bids.
Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
Supervises and coordinates estimate support staff on larger projects.
Advises Department Manager as to cost and schedule fluctuations, improved material,
or other factors affecting construction.
Explores Value Engineering for all applicable projects or situations.
Reviews market labour and equipment rates, and advise accordingly.
May assist Departmental Manager in the coordination of overall corporate estimating
functions, including systems development and staff training.
Develop and maintain costs database ensuring best market value.

Needs to Be

Strong communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Must take ownership for tasks and responsibilities
Able to operate in a dynamic and fast paced organization
Proficient people manager and able to manage team to optimum performance
Detailed orientated with proven organisational ability