Head of Section Quantity Survey

Fast Line Consultancy (FLC)

UAE, Kuwait

Ref: NP665-23

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

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

**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 by Company.
- 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.

Requirements

**NATIONALITY
- British or EU National only.

**EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
or
- Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying.

About the Company

FLC - Global Executive Search enables clients to build world-class leadership teams. We specialise in the recruitment and development of the outstanding executives of today, and senior managers who will become the visionary leaders of tomorrow. For over one decades, we have served as a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, governments and institutions. With over 4 offices globally, we operate across Europe, Middle East, America, Asia Pacific, Asia and Africa balancing international reach with local market knowledge and passion for delivery.

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