Managing Quantity Surveyor 1

Job Summary

The Managing Quantity Surveyor maximises the project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. To drive best value from suppliers and subcontractors.

Job Responsibilities 1

To carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.

Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.

Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.

Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.

Prepare submit and negotiate project final accounts.

Commercial vetting of sub contractor tenders and contracts.

Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.

Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.

Assist in preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets.

Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with business timetable.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Accurate monthly forecasting, and ability to challenge resources and costs.Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar.Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.Able to work on own or managing a team for project deliverables as project dictates.Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.Relevant commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation.Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.A creative, strategic and innovative approach to problem-solving.Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions.Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience.Confidence and ability to assert influence.

• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

12 years Total

7 year On Job

4 years GCC

Competencies

Education