Quantity Surveyor

As part of your role, you will be responsible for the following:

Project work

• Assisting senior colleagues with a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed.
• Assisting senior colleagues with administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
• Representing T&A in the marketplace.
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all tasks and project requirements and making every effort to assist with maintaining projects on time and on budget.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place, both internally and externally to support effective project delivery.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the Client, seeking and listening to the Clients requirements and acting on them accordingly.

General duties

• Generally representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting as appropriate to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.
• Network and support business development objectives.
• Comply with all T&A policies and procedures, including the use of the Document Management System.

Delivering great client experience

The QS / Cost Manager will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing T&A, under senior direction, at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with colleagues, clients and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.

Key attributes:

Suitable candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to:

• Prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Pay accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Be pro-active and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• An effective communicator, being confident and assertive when required.
• Have a flexible / adaptable approach, working alongside colleagues to meet deadlines when required.
• A good role model for other members of the team.
• Understand and appreciate the importance of using discretion. 
• A team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Enthusiasm for the construction industry and desire to progress and become a key player in the team.