Civil Quality Surveyor
Job Description
Quantity Surveyor Job Profile
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Quantity Surveyors are indispensable strategic professionals responsible for driving complex projects' financial and operational success. Whether working on renewable infrastructure, within , , or something different, your skills and expertise as a QS in are in great demand.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Management Estimation
• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and pricing for change orders.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with scope and client expectations.
• Monitor and maintain cost ledgers and financial records.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders with contractors and clients.
• Provide input for contract cost forecasts and financial planning.
Measurement Valuation
• Measure quantities from client design drawings (e.g., earthworks, underground services, reinforced concrete).
• Confirm quantities for progress claims and invoice verification.
• Maintain accurate field measurement notes, including calculations and assumptions.
• Coordinate and schedule measurement activities with construction teams.
Procurement Subcontractor Management
• Procure materials such as pipework, chambers, and pumps.
• Manage subcontractor orders and associated documentation.
• Support contract administrators in evaluating contractor proposals and change requests.
Contract Administration Change Management
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of contract change documents (e.g., RCAs, PCAs).
• Liaise with contract administrators and project controls staff on change management.
• Monitor and track project cost alerts and contractual commitments.
• Reporting Documentation
• Prepare monthly client applications and financial reports.
• Regularly report and forecast project costs to senior stakeholders.
• Compile historical data and conduct key quantity analysis.
Stakeholder Team Collaboration
• Liaise with engineering, contracts, construction, and project management teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Support discussions and negotiations with contractors.
• Manage and mentor junior and intermediate quantity surveyors.
Site Project Oversight
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess progress and quality.
• Ensure cash flow is maintained and risks/opportunities are managed.
Qualifications, Skills, And Qualities
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