Executive Senior Quantity Surveyor

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

Role description:
Working primarily on commercial fit-out projects, you will function independently as the project quantity surveyor and be able to work with Directors and Associate Directors in delivering professional pre and post QS services with mínimal supervision.

Responsible for delivering positive outcomes for our clients, demonstrating leadership and coaching to other Quantity Surveyors and innovation of service and knowledge.

Role accountabilities include:

- Provide support to the Associate Director / Director in cost management of commercial fit-out projects as well as other projects as needed.
- Work collaboratively with other Quantity Surveyors to manage related issues on the commercial fit-out projects and liaise with stakeholders on requirements.
- Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership.
- Take a leading role in setting team objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player.
- Effective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost effective.
- Liaise with other managers to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service.
- Understand Client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
- Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates, cost plans, budgetary study and project cash-flow for variety of developments using Cost X; Cubicost or similar.
- Measurement (taking off quantities) for all structural and architectural elements.
- Preparation of tender and contract documentation
- Tendering process and tender evaluation
- Provide cost information and studies on value engineering analysis. Post-contract administration and management - contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, and cost control and financial reports (including cashflow)
- Finalization of project final accounts
- Attendance at project meetings.
- Contributes to team and project performance by collaboration and effective communication.
- Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Infrastructure Project Manager or equivalent degree that costs cost management for construction projects.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor (QS).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working as a QS within a Cost Management consultancy company.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working as a QS for commercial fit-out projects e.g. office, retail, and/or hotel fit-outs / renovations.
- Proven technical knowledge - Measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law
- Understanding and familiarity with professional practice and contract administration processes.
- Able to work as a team player and multi-task on few on-going projects/ assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English is essential.
- Ability to work with digital software (e.g.: CostX; CubiCost) will be essential.

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.

We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients’ most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

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