Quantity Surveyor

Quantity surveyors manage the costs on aconstruction project. They help to ensure that the constructionproject is completed within its projected budget. They areresponsible for the cost of any building project - from initialestimates, right through to the final acquisition of materials.Surveying jobs are focused on providing clients value for moneywhile adhering to the strict regulations which govern every aspectof the construction industry.

JobAccountabilities:

·Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills ofquantities with the architect.

·Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance projectwork.

· Price/forecast the cost of thedifferent materials needed for theproject

· Assist in establishing arequirement and undertake feasibilitystudy.

· Perform risk, valuemanagement and cost control.

· Adviseon a procurement strategy.

· Identify,analyze and develop responses to commercialrisks.

· Analyze costings fortenders.

· Provide advice oncontractual claims.

· Analyze outcomesand write detailed progress reports.

·Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjustingbudget projections accordingly

·Procure or agree the services of contractors and/or subcontractorswho work on the construction of theproject

· Measure and value the workdone on site

· Value completed workand arrange payments tosubcontractors.

· Maintain awarenessof the different contracts in currentuse.

· Understand the implications ofhealth and safety regulations.

·Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, suchas site managers, project managers and siteengineers.

· Select and/or sourceconstruction materials.

· Site visits,assessments and projections for futurework.

· Measurement &Valuation of variations

· Preparationof final accounts

· Arbitration(Settlement of disputes)