Quantity Surveyor

Join this progressive organisation as a Senior Quantity Surveyor - in the Development Division the broad function of this position is to contribute to the management of the property development projects being undertaken by the division KPA's: New Construction Projects Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates. Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. Assist the site management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. To derive best value from subcontractors and suppliers. Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms. Certification and assess sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment. Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts. Liaise and assist Cost Accountant in compiling budget performance and reforecasts. Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts. Refurbishment Projects Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates. Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. Assist the site management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. To derive best value from subcontractors and suppliers. Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms. Certification and assess sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment. Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts. Liaise and assist Cost Accountant in compiling budget performance and reforecasts. Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts. Operational Department assistance: Assist with tenant installation cost estimates and building alteration work. Assist and give guidance with the tenant installation work by involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. Assist with cost estimates for redevelopment of existing buildings Assist by the provision of construction activity programs. To derive best value from subcontractors and suppliers. Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms. Certification and assess sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment. Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts. General: Assist Development Manager with a range of other duties as may be required Relevant QS qualification. Know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work. Read and comprehend construction working drawings Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings. Have construction knowledge and 4 years post qualification work experience Thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities Accurate measurement work ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for the projects Management of sub-contractors ensuring timeous execution of activities and deriving best value for the project Have a fair command of the JBCC contract law. Have knowledge of development processes Have an assertive demeanor Be able to function in a team environment