Quantity Surveyor (Interior Fit-out)

Quantity Surveyor (Interior Fit-out) Job Description Ready to own the commercial success of high-end interior fit-out projects from tender to final account? Key Responsibilities • Support the Commercial Manager in managing all commercial matters for a given project from award to final account. • Assist in preparing key commercial control documents such as the Procurement Schedule, Cashflow Forecast, and Margin Improvement Strategy to ensure the project is well planned. • Send enquiries to the market for assigned packages. • Make the team and client aware of long lead items and obtain client approval for ordering materials by air freight. • Analyse subcontractor and supplier tender returns. • Flag any risks such as discrepancies in the tender documents to the lead estimator. • Prepare and compare material quantity take-offs and bills of quantities according to specifications and drawings submitted by the client. • Work with the estimating team as required. • Gain understanding of the commercial strategy for the project as set by the Commercial Director. • Procure assigned packages for the project in line with the procurement schedule and budget, inclusive of purchase orders, LOIs, and subcontractors. • Evaluate quotations and conduct meetings with subcontractors to ensure there are no scope gaps and the cost fits within the budget. • Finalise the best quotation with the Commercial Manager and prepare the order for approval. • Monitor project cash flow against the forecast to ensure the project is always cash positive. • Administer works packages delegated by the project manager through to final account, inclusive of monthly payments, dealing with variations, and all matters pertaining to administering subcontracts correctly. • Assist in change management, inclusive of the valuation of variations, quoting Request for Proposals, and issuing respective notices up and downstream within main contract timelines. • Assist the commercial lead in all required commercial monthly reporting both internally and to the client. • Identify opportunities to improve project margin and suggest techniques to the project lead. • Assist in administering the Main Contract, ensuring contract terms are understood and followed. • Assist in maintaining project margin in line with the commercial strategy. • Assist in the preparation of the external valuation. • Assist in maintaining control of project documents including drawings and records. • Attend project meetings as required by the project manager. • Assist in the agreement of the final account with clients and trade contractors within stipulated benchmarks and timelines. • Assist in ensuring the project is closed out, including applying for the certificate of release of retention upon the making good of defects by the Construction Department. • Monitor retention releases for trade contractors. • Attend project post-mortems. • Attend to additional works required by the client after completion. • Liaise with the Project Manager regarding trade contractor defects and contra charges. Job Requirements • You must possess proven experience in quantity surveying, specifically within interior fit-out or construction projects. • You should have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately. • You must be proficient in commercial documentation, including bills of quantities and subcontract administration. • You should have effective negotiation skills when dealing with subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders. • You must be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work packages and strict deadlines. • You should possess excellent communication skills for reporting financial data to the commercial and project management teams. Job Details • Location: Central Region. • Job type: Permanent. What's on Offer • Full-time employment with a reputable employer. • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. • Opportunities to work on diverse and fast-paced interior fit-out projects. • Collaborative work environment with clear growth and development potential. Email: CV@jjobb.com Visit Website: www.jjobb.com This position from PPS is now posted on JJOBB.com. Your better way to apply for work. Job link: https://jobs.jjobb.com/PublicJobDetail?jobId=6af6866c630507c1da5a5868