Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all costs related to construction and engineering projects, from initial calculations and budgeting through to final accounts. The role ensures that projects are completed within budget while maintaining quality and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
Key Responsibilities & Activities Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities (BOQ).
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine cost implications.
• Input to feasibility studies and assessment of Project viability.
• Assist in developing project cost plans and financial forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Independently measure, assess, and value completed works to verify that payment applications accurately reflect work performed and approved materials, labor, and resources delivered.

Contract Administration

• Support contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Participate in preparation of tender documents and evaluate contractor quotations and bids.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.

Cost Management and Commercial Control

• Monitor and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor, evaluate, and control project variations and scope changes by pricing, challenging, negotiating, and documenting all changes before it materialises to VR to ensure effective cost control and prevent unauthorized expenditure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive records, including notices, measurements, work progress reports, and non-conformance documentation, ensuring a robust evidentiary foundation for contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Forecast project out-turn costs, anticipated commitments, and commercial exposure in collaboration with project and cost control teams, providing reliable financial projections and early identification of potential cost risks.

Measurement and Valuation

• Measure quantities from drawings and site information.
• Prepare interim payment certificates and final accounts.
• Verify work completed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, valuations, and project costs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Participate in project meetings and provide commercial advice.
• Support dispute resolution and claims management when required.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, company procedures, and legal requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all commercial transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or cost management within construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Experience in preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and project valuations.
• Professional certification (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of cost estimating and budgeting techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software.
• Good understanding of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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