Site Supervisor (Quantity Surveyor) at Bradfield Consulting

Job Description

• He/she would help to minimise the cost of projects and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards.
• Assess and manage safety hazards in the workplace.
• Supply all relevant information to the Project Manager for review at the specified intervals set.
• Manage all costs relating to site projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance of project work
• Perform risk, value management and cost control
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Prepare and analyse costing for tenders
• Identify potential financial or construction risks
• Analyse completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs
• Negotiating the cost of projects
• Prepare and monitor project Cash flow forecasts. Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations
• Update boundary lines and prepare sites for construction, make precise measurements to determine property boundaries so as to avoid legal disputes
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or client
• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• Estimate quantity and costs of materials
• Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
• Drawing up contracts with vendors
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers
• Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and/or estimated costs
• Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence
• Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts
• Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or related field.
• 5years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detailed knowledge of existing technology in the field, legal issues and complex regulations.
• Experienced in compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
• Should possess a strong numeracy and financial management skills and have the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
• Should possess the ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people