Senior Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract

Location: Dubai, UAE

Base: Shall be based within the UN!Q Dubai Office or Project Site Offices

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract

Reporting To: Associate Director

Culture:

• Empowering our people, whereby our people put our UN!Q partners first
• Training and Development;
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Making work fun;
• Leadership by Example and Respecting All

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do!
• Adding Value to our Projects!
• Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Trust and Integrity!
• Investing in Innovation, Education, and Professional Development!

Competence:

• Professional
• Motivated
• Well Spoken/Written
• Punctual
• Ability to work with Cost X
• Adhere to RICS Rules of Conduct
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Observing Confidentiality of information

Experience:

• UAE quantity surveying experience within the design and construction phases of projects is required
• Knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs

Qualifications/Skills:

• MS Office - Expert
• Adobe – Desired
• AutoCad – Desired
• CostX – Desired
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and regulations
• A University degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Project Leadership:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Procurement department strategy by cascading it to action plans to ensure alignment
• Providing guidance, leadership and technical expertise to team members
• Assist in defining the short, medium and long-term goals and objectives for the function and agree with head of function / line manager
• Assist line manager in preparing yearly procurement activities and budgets
• Assist in the implementation of policy and procedures related to a streamlined Procurement process
• Assist and monitoring KPI’s for Procurement
• Take a leadership role in coordinating the quantity surveying activities for large and complex construction projects.
• Lead the delivery of project deliverables and coordinate with Clients and other Consultants
• Fully understand services to be provided and resource requirements.
• Identifies areas for improvement and initiates trainings required to improve.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of procurement function providing some guidance in the related area, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards.
• Assist in implementing the procurement strategy document for key projects, report progress on weekly basis
• Update the tender event schedule and procurement process including procurement scheduling activities
• Manage your assigned tender packages including uploading of full tender document on ERP system, issuance of tender, coordination of tender queries, negotiation, evaluation and recommendation report and contract execution of the award contract

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and project managers, to achieve project objectives.
• Conducts performance reviews for team members and recommends areas for improvement

Cost Planning and Control:

• Active involvement on a number of projects in different sectors and providing cost planning, procurement and other quantity surveying services
• Develop and implement comprehensive cost planning strategies for projects.
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost control processes to monitor project expenditures and prevent budget overruns.
• Competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options
• Valuation of the work done on site and ensuring accurate payments to contractors or subcontractors and suppliers including final account.
• Implement cost control measures to prevent overruns and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Regularly update cost reports and communicate financial status to project stakeholders

Cost Estimation:

• Lead in the preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyse project requirements and specifications to determine the resources and costs involved.

Budget Management:

• Lead in developing and managing project budgets throughout the construction process.
• Monitor and control costs, ensuring that expenditures align with the approved budget including identifying additional services and advises of any variation to our Contract

Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution:

• Review, negotiate, and administer contracts with contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure engagement in all activities and support for procurement strategy
• Lead and maintain a full vender database of pre-qualified vendors
• Ensure corporate governance is being adhered to at all times
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Handle and resolve contractual disputes and claims (commercial) in collaboration with legal and project management teams.
• Familiarity of contractual obligations, breaches and procedures
• Provide expertise in mediation or legal proceedings when necessary.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks related to cost and contract issues.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to enhance project success.
• Provide guidance on risk management to project teams and stakeholders.

Reporting:

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on project cost performance to senior management.
• Provide accurate financial forecasts and projections based on project progress.

Document Control:

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and contractual agreements.
• Prepare regular reports for project stakeholders on cost performance and projections.

Client Communication:

• Interact with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to address queries and provide cost-related information.
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting their budgetary and financial expectations.

Compliance:

• Stay abreast of industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure that all quantity surveying activities align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Professional Development:

• Stay aware of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously develop professional skills and knowledge.