Close working with the Head of Projects, project managers, and account/contract managers. Budget and procurement advice including supporting the Project Management Teams in formulating and implementing robust procurement strategies. Project cost management. Financial analysis of contractor pre/post measures. QA review of cost data & reports produced by other Consultants. Preparation of Tender Reports and Value for Money Statement to support Principal Contracting Proposals. Cost planning including interim valuation, project cash flow forecasting, and negotiation of final accounts. Site inspection where necessary to support accurate budget costing and post measure. Ensuring effective use of CBRE or our Clients national supply chain to maximise best value for both customer expenditure. Maintaining accurate data systems and financial management including benchmarking data for reference in any cost estimates provided to our Clients. Accurate reporting. Understanding of our and our Clients national supply chain and the ability to ensure preferred components and solutions are specified by our project teams to release best whole life value. Management of key consultant & contractor relationships to ensure best value and service. Support/delivery of team training to ensure consistent understanding of our Contract Administration service and financial/ procurement processes. Negotiating financial settlements with each client and/or our Clients suppliers should disputes arise. Supporting the Project Management Teams in delivery of a robust Contract Administration service, with particular emphasis on the CBRE GWS Standard Terms and Conditions, JCT and NEC form of Contracts. Utilise CBRE's latest technology including iSource and Kahua. Person Specification:
An experienced Quantity Surveyor with minimum 5 years post qualification experience (QS Professional Qualification BSc or equivalent), M&E QS experience & knowledge would be preferable. Experience and understanding of various forms of procurement, in particular the NEC and JCT standard forms. MS Excel knowledge. Able to work across a large number of projects at one time. An awareness of benchmarking cost to support best value design and procurement. Numerate and commercially astute. Must be capable of working within a team environment and have a systematic and logical approach to all technical duties. Friendly approach, capable of instilling confidence in team members and therefore improving team working environment. Working to flexible timescales in order to ensure that Service Delivery is maintained. Self-starter able to work in a pressured environment. Willing to travel to support to our various contracts, which are broadly based in the south of England. Able to work with a wide range of people and someone who is a team player. Positive attitude and outgoing. Ability to work on own initiative. Car Driver with full UK clean driving licence.
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