Lead Quantity Surveyor

Job description / Role

Department: Quantity Survey Section: Design Department
Job Location: Kuwait

ROLE OBJECTIVE: To support the Quantity Survey Section by ensuring that effective quantity and cost controls measure are utilized for the development of contract documents

DETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist top the Head of Section in the development of long-term strategic objectives for the Quantity Survey Section
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 in Quantity Surveying
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
or
• Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• 15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying

TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of International Standards and Codes
• Knowledge of international and local construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC).
• Knowledge of Specification preparation tools
• Knowledge of National/Local ministerial regulations and standards
• Ability to select foreign and local materials/equipment/assemblies and finished products based on technical evaluations
• Knowledge of Value Engineering Principles
• Knowledge of costing software

About the Company

italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.