Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)
Project & Development Services
**What this job involves**:
Cost planning comprising establishing cost model, quantification of elemental cost items, sourcing pricing from either cost library or from suppliers/contractors, cost plan reconciliation between estimates versions, assess design options, updating the master cost library and lead commercial advisory with client and project consultant team
Confer with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates as required to meet commercial objectives
Tender documentation including reviewing with clients legal and procurement representatives, understanding the tender documents to the extent that appropriate commercial advice can be provided to key stakeholders, consolidate specifications, drawings and other key documents from others to finalise the tender document
Prepare appropriate pricing documents including Bill of Quantities, schedule of works, schedule of rates, and prepare tender amendments if required.
Tender management comprising pre-tender estimates and cost options estimations, souring of quotations, prepare cost comparisons for tender evaluations, lead commercial negotiations, leads commercial communications with contractor/suppliers/consultant team and client, tender recommendation reports, prepare letter of awards, purchase orders and contract documents for execution
Tender and procurement activities for projects to be conducted via JLL’s cloud-based procurement platform
Assist in all activities of the commercial procurement and admin department.
On-board and pre-qualify vendors to JLL standards including maintenance of the directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Research and evaluate prospective suppliers to deepen the tendering pool while maintaining positive supplier relations
Preparation of payment valuations, coordination of associated invoices and project managers certificates where necessary to enable processing of vendor invoices
Maintain cost monitoring and reporting systems in line with established procedures
Final Account preparation for all contracts
Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and to provide best in class services
Any other duties as assigned in due course.
We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:
A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at least eight to ten years’ experience in a similar Cost Consultancy position.
RICS / AAIQS / SISV / APQS qualifications preferred
Relevant experience in a QS Consultancy firm will be advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Attention to detail
You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies.
As a digital leader, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects. A willingness and aptitude to work in a digitized manner will be advantageous.
You are resilient and can deal effectively with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
You should know how to negotiate to generate risk-assessed solutions, and how to handle ambiguities.
A great communicator with superb organisational skills
We achieve our biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and teamwork.
A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy. As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we