Freelance Quantity Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Freelance Quantity Surveyor will work on post-contract work on a variety of construction projects, both civil and finishing works in conjunction with the respective Project Manager and Post-Contract Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Measuring on-site (with the Employer’s representative) and/or from latest construction drawings (as stipulated in the Contract) works executed for the preparation of monthly interim payment applications.

· Submission to the Employer’s representative monthly interim payments within the time frame stipulated in the Contract or as requested by the Post-Contract Manager.

· Follow-up on monthly interim payment applications with the Employer’s representative so to ensure that interim payment certificates and payments are issued and made within the time frame stipulated in the Contract.

· Measuring (on site) and issue of payment applications to subcontractors on monthly intervals unless agreed otherwise with the Post-Contract Manager.

· Review of drawings, instructions, and other documents to identify variations.

· Pricing of variations and review with Post-Contract Manager prior to submittal to Employer’s representative

· Attend regular site meetings with the Project/Site Manager and/or the Post-Contract Manager.

· Attend meetings with the Employer’s representative when required.

· Assist the Post-Contract Manager and/or the Project/Site Manager to prepare monthly cost reports.

· Prepare and submit applications for final account and assist in the resolution of final accounts

· Keep proper records of all documentation related to measurements, variations, claims and other records of commercial/contractual nature.

· Other quantity surveying duties expected by an experienced post contract quantity surveyor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Qualification in quantity surveying.

· Previous experience shall be considered an asset.

· Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

COMPATIBILITY WITH THE COMPANY’S VALUES

· Possess an aptitude towards creating a safe environment to himself and others.

· Be able to commit and provide quality to his/her line of work.

· Strive to create a customer-driven approach.

· Believe that teamwork makes work more efficient and leads to better productivity.

· Show respect and integrity at the workplace and able to work in a team.

· Believe that continuous professional development is the key to continue growing within the Company and keen to attend training as required.

· Cultivate a strong understanding of key social and environmental issues.

COMPETENCIES

· Negotiation skills

· Organisational and planning skills

· Problem solving and decision-making skills

· Time management and multitasking skills

· The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· The ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Proficiency in Mathematics

· Financial skills (Accruals & Works In Progress in relation to commercial report)

· Strong knowledge of Quantity Surveying good practices.

· Strong knowledge of standard measurement practices.

· Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and able to understand the administration of the commercial/contractual aspects of construction contracts.

· Strong knowledge of construction methodologies.

· Proficiency in the use of Office applications and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software

· Knowledge of health and safety procedures