Omexom UK
Quantity Surveyor
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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Reporting to: Managing QS
Business Unit: ASTI
Purpose of the Position:
The key function of this role is to manage the costs of construction projects, by handling responsibilities such as preparing budgets, bills of quantities, and contracts; performing cost estimates and feasibility studies, while controlling project finances from start to finish.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Including but not limited to the following:
- Prepare initial cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies.
- Create tender documents, such as bills of quantities, and assisting in selecting contractors.
- Review and help negotiate contract terms and conditions.
- Identifying potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Analyse construction plans and advise on cost-saving measures.
- Monitor project costs and variances throughout the construction process.
- Measure and value completed work on-site.
- Managing variations and change orders and adjusting the budget accordingly.
- Handling claims and managing contractual disputes.
- Communicate with clients, project managers, contractors, and other professionals.
Governance:
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
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Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation, and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:
- A third-level QS qualification with at least two years post-qualification experience preferably in a construction environment with a civil engineering bias.
- Highly IT literate with experience of applying IT packages within QS context.
- Previous experience of negotiating and interpreting conditions of contract.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
- Strong commercial focus with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.
- A flexible/adaptable approach to job role, working away from home when required, and to a fast-changing business environment.
- Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.
- Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the role, with the flexibility to travel throughout the UK when required.
- A working knowledge of Standard forms of Contract
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Desirable
- An understanding or awareness of the electrical contracting industry or broader utility environment would be advantageous.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must the following qualities:
- Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
- Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
- Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
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