Quantity Surveyor

A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a major international construction consultancy in their Berlin office, to work on commercial office, retail and hotel projects. German speaking candidates are preferred for this role on a personal level at least. You will be a Quantity Surveyor based out of a Berlin office with occasional travel throughout Germany.

Project Details

You will be a Quantity Surveyor on projects in the retail, commercial office and hotel sectors of large and small value.

Responsibilities and Duties

You will be responsible for the daily cost management, co-ordination and successful completion of projects as a Quantity Surveyor, meeting objectives with respect to contract administration, estimating, and bidding to ensure effective management.

Specific Duties will entail (not limited to):

•  preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
•  undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
•  assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
•  performing risk and value management and cost control;
•  advising on procurement strategy;
•  identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
•  preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
•  allocating work to subcontractors;
•  providing advice on contractual claims;
•  analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
•  valuing completed work and arranging payments;
•  maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
•  providing organization and direction of subordinate project team members.
•  Performing various project management tasks as well as the usual Quantity Surveying duties, providing scope to expand experience

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor working for a consultancy is essential
•  A steady career path as a Quantity Surveyor is strongly preferred
•  Experience in the building construction sector is essential

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

•  Member of RICS or CIOB is preferred
•  A construction related degree or equivalent is desired

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The company is an independent global consultancy offering a range of services to the construction and property industry. They provide project, cost and construction management for clients throughout the world as well as a range of other complementary services, finding solutions that exceed expectations and add value to projects.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

The company offer a competitive salary in the market with attractive scope to increase once you have proved yourself within the business.