Overview of the role Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor will form part of a team delivering Islington Council’s programmes of capital and cyclical works within the Mechanical & Electrical & Lift team. Works generally will be undertaken by a contractor appointed under a standard form of contract. Work may also be procured by means of traditional competitive tendering using a JCT or MF1 Form of Contract. The scale and range of work being undertaken will vary according to the budget availability.
Key responsibilities Senior Quantity Surveyor*To take ownership of quantity surveying functions in relation to project work undertaken by the (M&E) Mechanical, Electrical and Lift team
*To work with the team to identify anticipated budget costs of planned works prior to procurement.
*To identify the Task Price for M&E capital improvement works in conjunction with counterparts in other teams.
*To oversee all monthly valuations for works undertaken by the section to ensure robust control of expenditure is in place in line with existing requirements.
*To attend monthly project progress meetings and report on all aspects of project expenditure.
*Provide all quantity surveying services in accordance with RICS or equivalent professional standards.
*To ensure project financial data is kept up to date on the council monitoring platforms (Project Status Forms and NEC platform)
*Represent the section or the council on all aspects of project financial QS matters
*Provide financial monitoring information on new and existing projects
*Prepare reports for Committees, Area Forums, Working Parties, Client organisations, Residents’ Associations, residents and outside agencies etc.
*To attend public meetings i to present financial data associated to the works undertaken by the section.
*To work with the council Home Ownership section to provide effective liaison and cost data for final accounts, Section 20 consultation or First Tier Tribunal if required.
*To provide cost information for project brief development and or feasibility studies.
*To ensure the highest standard of cost control and cost management is maintained on all projects undertaken by the section.
*To work independently with minimal supervision and to ensure your line manager is kept up to date on financial matters relating to all works undertaken by the section.
*Ensure work is in accordance with required standards and current regulations.
*To oversee financial aspects of technical viability assessment and to ensure project maintains close adherence to Islington Council’s Procurement Rues policies, and practices.
*Liaise and negotiate with Government departments, consultants, statutory undertakings, and other relevant organisations on grant funding.
Chartered Quantity Surveyor or Member of the Chartered Institute of Building or equivalent with relevant experience in quantity surveying works.
AND / OR
Senior Quantity Surveyor Approaching the end of a period of study to qualify as a Quantity Surveyor with substantial relevant work experience in the field.
Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Quantity Surveying functions relating to, building services installations, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written with an ability to clearly articulate detailed information to project stakeholders.
Ability to prepare detailed cost reports for construction projects.
Ability to undertake budget estimates for building services works and to monitor and control costs to ensure works undertaken by the section are delivered in accordance with agreed cost
Ability to co-ordinate and/or lead on all aspects of financial control on multiple projects.
Detailed understanding of building construction / services, specification, methods of measurement and project management.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Good working knowledge of different forms of construction contracts, legislation and building
Regulations associated to building services works.
Ability to advise on, the appraisal, selection, appointment of contractors and sub-contractors.