About the Client:

As a Quantity Surveyor within our Mechanical contracting company, you will play a crucial role in managing the costs and ensuring the financial success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation:

• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documents to prepare accurate cost estimates for mechanical installations.
• Conduct site visits and gather relevant data to assess project requirements and potential cost implications.
• Utilize cost estimation software and databases to enhance accuracy and efficiency in estimating processes.

Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain project budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company objectives.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or potential cost overruns.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety standards.

Procurement and Contract Management:

• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to secure competitive prices and favorable contract terms.
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring clarity on scope, deliverables, and pricing.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations throughout project duration.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses.
• Communicate financial information to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, trends, and potential risks.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions to address budgetary deviations and optimize project profitability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the mechanical contracting industry.
• Proficiency in cost estimation techniques, including the use of software tools such as CostX, Bluebeam, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and relevant legislation.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial calculations and reporting.