Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
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Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Estimating Quantity Surveyor to join a Design and Build fit out contractor with the long term objective of transitioning to a Preconstruction Manager to successfully manage the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit out concurrently to a high standard.
Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.
They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocations to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces.
Role overview
This role requires an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor wqith expeirence on commercial fit out projects who is looking to join a D&B company and interesting in managing th Preconstruction of multiple commercial office fit out projects efficiently and to a high standard.
Integral part of the BU team, targeting winning of projects, providing PreConstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries
Key Responsibilities (Happy to train and develop skills as long as strong surveyor / estimator):
Costing / Estimating
Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.
Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.
Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.
Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.
Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.
Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission.
Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates.
Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance.
Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions.
Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors.
Engage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades.
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing.
Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality.
Primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed.
Building Contracts, Letter of Intents (LOI), Performance Bonds (PB), Parent Company Guarantees (PCG) and Insurances.
Understand, negotiate and be able to formulate and / or review a JCT D&B Contract, including ER's (Employers Requirements), CP's (Contractors Proposals) and CSA (Cost Sum Analysis).
Understanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications.
Liaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in house.
Understand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements.
Highlight Risk.
Prepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent).
Design and Design Management
Good understanding of Design and the Design process.
Manage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule.
Drive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design.
Periodicity Issue design updates/changes the supply chain to update their technical drawings and or quotes.
Periodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and clients professional team.
Quickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases.
Sanity check the design to ensure buildability.
Building Services (MEP&S) Design
Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design.
Evaluate the technical aspects of the Project.
Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions.
Manage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture).
Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants
Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA.
Special focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc.
Provide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain.
Building Control
Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken.
Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape.
To be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document.
Ensure initial notice issued
Landlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents
Liaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides.
Manage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents.
Prepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord / Landlord Professional Team.
Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules
Prepare a PreConstruction Programme.
Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates.
From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule
Health & Safety
Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety.
Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team.
Manage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities
Presentation
Prepare inputs into the Pitch Document.
Be part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme.
Effectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries.
Required Skills & Experience
A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results
Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness
Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail
Good time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Energetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essential
Demonstrates initiative and an appetite to learn
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
Construction related degree or HE qualifications
Quantity Surveying degree or HE qualification
Trade qualification supported by experience in costing
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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