Job Description
Capstone are partnered with a world class Property Developer with a track record of developing and operating hundreds of Data Centre's globally, backed by a major investment management firm who are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work within the Design & Delivery and Commercial functions.
Role Description
As the Quantity Surveyor you will be reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor & Cost Planner; this role will be supporting the commercial management of the whole project life-cycle; assisting with the end to end service delivery of an effective cost management function alongside the commercial team. What is key is experience in the construction of distribution warehouses/shell construction projects or new build data centres as well as a good knowledge of MEP services.
Knowledge and Skills
Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound knowledge of standard industry construction contracts and frameworks
Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing
Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as diverse procurement routes, value management and value engineering
Thorough knowledge of construction and contract law.
Qualifications and Experience
Demonstrable cost planning experience with distribution warehouse and shell/construction projects
Previous experience of engineering and data centre construction (desirable)
A track record and experience of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
Degree qualified in one of the following fields: construction, cost management or quantity surveying (desirable)
MRICS desirable
4+ years in Quantity Surveying role
Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post-contract services
Experience in P21+/P22 cost advisor roles is essential covering new-builds and refurbishment major projects and during pre-construction and construction stages
Experience of working on Two-Stage Tender agreements with strong negotiation and organisational skills
Remote working/Working from home (WFH)
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