Head of Quantity Surveying

Job description / Role

Major Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Based in Kuwait
Excellent Tax Free salary and package offered

Our client is a major multi-disciplinary consultancy, which is currently recruiting a Head of Quantity Surveying to head up its commercial division in Kuwait.

The Head of Quantity Surveying will be responsible for the following duties:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards, applicable laws and regulations; monitor all section staff and ensure their compliance to the same
- Understand owner/client requirements as reflected in TORs/RFPs issued by owners/clients; attend pre-tender meetings as and when required in order gain clarifications on owner/client requirements
- Lead feasibility studies in order to determine the economic value of projects
- Support other Heads of Sections in the evaluation of proposals submitted by sub-consultants during RFPs issued by our client
- Attend tender openings; design strategies for the procurement of contractors and sub-contractors, ensure that the services cater to client requirements
- Manage and supervise the preparation of tender documents (e.g. bill of quantities, specifications, contract conditions, drawings etc) which are issued to clients for their review
- Monitor and ensure that Quantity Surveyors are coordinating effectively with the various architects and engineers throughout the project (planning, concept, preliminary, final etc.)
- Ensure that the measurement of quantities for building materials specified for the BoQ accurately reflects the specifications and drawings prepared by architects and engineers
- Ensure that all specifications documents for all designs (e.g. architectural, interior design, MEP etc.) comply with statutory requirements; ensure that the specifications document is updated to reflect any changing statutory requirements
- Coordinate with various manufactures/suppliers in order to develop an understanding of the technical specifications, costs and prices of their supplies
- Prepare reports for clients in order to provide them with an overview of projected construction costs
- Negotiate with contractors (as and when required) in order to assist Clients to meet budgetary requirements
- Ensure that tender documents are updated based on feedback attained and that costs are re-calculated where designs or specifications are altered
- Ensure that the principles of value engineering and life-cycle costing are applied during costing exercises
- Establish a system for maintaining the project risk register, ensuring that this system is adhered to throughout the section across project implementation
- Assist on site Resident Engineers and Quantity Surveyors by providing advice on contractual claims raised by contractors (as and when required)
- Make periodic site visits and attend site meetings (e.g. progress meetings, coordination and specially called meetings etc.) as and when required
- Ensure to provide Quantity Surveyors clear and concise instructions in order to avoid confusion, re-work and errors; follow up with staff to ensure compliance against requirements
- Nominate staff for training (e.g. seminars and technical workshops etc.) to develop their technical skills
- Appraise the performance of staff within the section; ensure to provide continuous feedback and guidance to keep performance on track
- Assist Human Resources in conducting recruitment activities for the Quantity Survey section; Interview applicants as and when required

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent due to visa restrictions) in Quantity Surveying or relevant related discipline
- Additional accreditation by an industry body, such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS, FRICS etc)
- A minimum of 15 years post graduate experience in Quantity Surveying
- Proven track record with leading PQS / multi-disciplinary consultancies
- Well versed in pre-contract administration
- Possess knowledge of International Standards and Codes and knowledge of international and local construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC).
- International work experience is advantageous but not essential
- Have excellent leadership and communication skills.

A fantastic salary and ex-pat package will be offered to the successful candidate.

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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