To support continued growth of the Edinburgh Contracts Division we currently require a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager to join the team.

The ideal candidates will be a MRICS chartered quantity surveyor and have pre and post contract experience who will be involved in full cost planning of projects through to completion, becoming the primary contact for the client. There will be a focus on professional work on a wide variety of selected projects.

These will include high specification fit outs and commercial new build and refurbishment projects for a range of blue-chip Clients.

You will also have experience of a wide variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies as well as a strong commercial acumen and a technical knowledge base. (full job description below )

To apply send your current CV and covering letter to HR Dept, Space Solutions, Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP or email to jobs@spacesolutions.info

Job Description 

• preparation of tender and contract documents
• post contract administration
• estimating Interim valuations
• final accounts
• Site checking
• knowledge of various construction contracts
• demonstration of cost estimating techniques
• able to show experience of tasks required in taking a project from inception to final account
• experience of liaising with internal and external clients
• assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
• preparing early stage budgets and detailed cost plans;
• performing risk and value management and cost control;
• advising on procurement strategy;
• preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities;
• identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
• establishing and operating cost and financial control systems;
• allocating work to subcontractors;
• negotiating to ensure budgets are not exceeded;
• providing advice on contractual claims;
• valuing completed work and arranging payments;
• maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.