Senior Project Surveyor - Military veterans preferred

United Kingdom - London, London - UK

Job Summary

AECOM's London CM team are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be part of the established 170 strong CM Team, providing a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service for high profile and exciting key Mixed Use, Commercial Office, Workplace, Residential, Retail and Public clients and projects.

As Senior QS, working with the wider team, you will lead and deliver in all aspects of quantity surveying from inception of a project through to completion, whilst dealing with projects of varying in complexity, ranging in value from £5 – £50m+.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages, oversees co-ordinates and delegates activities of the function covering; feasibility estimates, cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation (project leadership role), tender evaluation (competent in tender reports), value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, post contract management (competent in cost reporting).

• Play an actual part in sector specialisms, technical excellence and the development of thought leadership and the development of best practices.

• Drives performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process with his team.

• Act as a supervisor for current graduates and work with them to achieving competences for the APC.

• Works on projects of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors and appropriate problem solving.Acts as an advisor to subordinates to resolve technical problems.

• Accountable for briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.

• Manages the resources on project and within the team to drive maximum efficiencies.

• Manages projects effectively using Oracle based financial management tools, the Intranet and other appropriate management systems/protocols.

• Be aware of and develop marketing opportunities and where appropriate bring to the attention of Directors and the Business Development Department

?FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cost Planning: Area Schedules, Measurement of Quantities and entry onto Estimating software, Cost planning, Presenting Cost plan.

• Tender Documentation: BQ/Pricing Schedule Measurement, Preliminaries/Appendices, Team/Project leader.

• Tender Evaluation: Review and Analysis of Tenders, Tender Reports.

• Feasibility Estimates.

• Value/Risk Engineering and Commercial Awareness.

• Post Contract Management: Preparation of Valuations, Final Accounts, Cost Reporting, Change Control.

• Procurement.

Minimum Requirements

• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate, but also keen to work as part of a team and to be mentored and to develop and progress in their career development.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills – Client facing.

• Very good numeracy skills.

• Keenness to challenge, but in an engaging, not aggressive way.

• An enthusiasm to go the extra mile, to provide great client service.

• Articulate and able to interface directly and confidently with Client Leads and Design Team Principals. Achieves the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the company.

• Champions a safe and secure working culture in accordance with SHE guidelines and procedures.

• Leads by example ensuring an effective and engaged team

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and hold Chartered status.

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Cost Management and Consulting Services

Business Line Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Temporary

Requisition/Vacancy No. 222635BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.