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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quantity Surveying with strong skills in measurement, valuation, and analysis of construction costs. Proficient in preparing detailed calculations and reports while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantity Surveying DegreeMeasurement And Valuation SkillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel CapabilityUnderstanding Of Construction ContractsAttention To Detail
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Hard Skills
Contract ReviewCost AnalysisQuantum CalculationsValuation SchedulesClaims ReviewRemeasurementCost ReconciliationCommercial Documentation AnalysisPayment Records ReviewDetailed Measurement
Soft Skills
Methodical ApproachIndependent WorkClear Communication
Industry Keywords
Construction CostsVariationsFinal Account PrinciplesAudit TrailsExpert Reports
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review contracts, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, variations, valuations, payment records and other commercial documentation.
- Undertake detailed measurement and remeasurement from drawings and project records.
- Review and value variations and additional works.
- Analyse contractor cost records, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
- Prepare detailed quantum calculations and valuation schedules.
- Review claims for prolongation, disruption, loss and expense, overheads and other additional costs.
- Reconcile claimed amounts against contemporaneous records, invoices, applications for payment and cost ledgers.
- Prepare cost comparisons, reconciliations and supporting schedules, primarily in Excel.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further supporting evidence.
- Assist with preparation of appendices, exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports.
- Maintain clear audit trails between source documentation, calculations and conclusions.
- Support the Quantum Expert with queries and further analysis arising during preparation of the expert report.
- Assist with review and analysis of opposing party submissions and quantum assessments where required.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Strong practical experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a main contractor or major subcontractor.
- Excellent measurement and valuation skills.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, variations, payment and final account principles.
- Advanced or very strong Microsoft Excel capability.
- Ability to interrogate large quantities of commercial and project information accurately.
- Good understanding of construction contracts and contractual entitlement.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to analysis.
- Ability to produce clear, well-organised calculations that can withstand detailed scrutiny.
- Ability to work independently while taking direction from a Quantum Expert.
- Ability to prepare reports on quantum related matters would be advantageous.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Work on high profile international disputes and expert witness appointments.
- Become or retain position as an industry leading expert in engineering and construction law.
- Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.
- Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork