Lead Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

Energi Recruitment Services

Kuwait

Ref: HP196-95

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Lead Quantity Surveyor, required for Kuwait's most well-renowned Consultancies, in Kuwait City. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will work as part of a very dynamic Commercial team in the heart of Kuwait, working on various projects. The role will suit a Lead Quantity Surveyor who has previously worked for other large-scale, reputable PQS Firms/Consultancies. The successful Lead Quantity Surveyor should have 15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying and be willing to relocate to Kuwait.

Only candidates who have extensive Pre-Contract experience will be considered for this position. A degree Qualification is also essential.

Roles & Responsibilities:
* To support the Quantity Survey Section by ensuring that effective quantity and cost controls measure are utilized for the development of contract documents
* 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 Head of Section in the evaluation of proposals submitted by sub-consultants during RFPs issued by Pace
* Attend tender openings; design strategies for the procurement of contractors and sub-contractors, ensure that the services cater to client requirements
* Lead 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
* 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
* Establish a system for maintaining the project risk register, ensuring that this system is adhered to throughout the section across project implementation

Requirements

* Previous experience working for well-renowned PQS Firms/Consultancies
* 15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying
* Experience working closely with Clients, Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Sub-Consultants
* Strong knowledge of FIDIC
* Knowledge of Costing Software
* Leadership Skills
* Firm Decision-Making Skills
* Acute Commercial Awareness
* Degree Qualification
* RICS Certificate preferred

About the Company

Energi People is a leading International recruitment agency specialising in providing human resource solutions for the Building Services and Structural Engineering industries. Having in-depth knowledge of the civil/structural and building services markets In the UK and Middle East, we are able to supply personnel at all levels to technical organisations on both a permanent and contract basis.

This is why we take the time to fully understand our customers' needs, allowing us to provide a truly tailored recruitment solution. At Energi People we believe in forging long term relationships with our customers, which is why quality, honesty and professionalism is embedded into everything we do.

Our aim is to add lasting value to our clients and candidates through the service we offer and as a result our customers return time and time again. With a combination of extensive market knowledge, recruitment expertise and wide network of industry contacts, Energi People is perfectly positioned to offer a high quality personnel recruitment service.

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Quantity Surveyor salaries in Kuwait

Average monthly compensation
KWD 800

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience