Head of Quantity surveying

Job description / Role

To lead the companys Quantity Survey Section ensuring that effective quantity and cost controls are utilized for the development of contract documents

DETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC:
- Assist top management in the development of long-term strategic objectives for the Quantity Survey Section
OPERATIONAL:
- 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
- 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

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
- 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

Note: The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and form part of the function of the job.

Requirements

To lead the companys Quantity Survey Section ensuring that effective quantity and cost controls are utilized for the development of contract documents

DETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC:
- Assist top management in the development of long-term strategic objectives for the Quantity Survey Section

OPERATIONAL
- 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
- 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

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- 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

Note: The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and form part of the function of the job.

About the Company

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are a niche Recruitment & Search Consultancy specialising in the Construction, Engineering & Finance markets throughout the EMEA region.

Across the globe through focused and insightful management of the recruitment process, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd help to source the most accomplished talent in the market for our clients.

Mr. Terry Forsyth (Manging Director) has over 18 years experience in Senior & Executive Recruitment internationally, with an unrivalled understanding of the Global recruitment process from A-Z

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd vision is to bring the best of international recruitment practices to our clients operating throughout the EMEA region.

Our specialist approach to our search process enables us to advise on the current industry trends, providing our clients with up to date market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, which will enable our clients to attract the best possible talent on the market.

Established in London, we offer multi-country recruitment & search services to our clients in the EMEA region, specialising within the Construction, Engineering & Finance Markets.

We fully understand local based recruitment is also extremely important to many clients, so with the ability to also source & attract local based talent, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are able to offer a fully tailored recruitment & search service to our clients.