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As a Principal Consultant - Quantity Surveying, youll be involved in the entire project lifecycle, collaborating with experienced professionals. Primarily responsible for leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for Civil and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. This role includes delivering expert cost advice, ensuring precise budget management, and contributing to the successful execution of projects. Your expertise in generating precise financial reports, including forecasts and net margin analysis, will be essential. Additionally, strong commercial awareness, keen attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of senior consultants, graduates and assistant quantity surveyors are key. Responsibilities Developing detailed budgets and cost estimates for various pre-contract stages such as concept design, feasibility design, preliminary design, detailed design etc. throughout all project phases, from initial planning to final construction. Monitoring and managing project costs to prevent overruns by tracking expenditures and identifying potential cost-saving measures. Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities. Performing precise measurements, rate analysis, and risk evaluations. Rate analysis using SPONS price book, SoR and BCIS cost index. Procurement strategies and executing procurement processes. Administration of construction contracts, including change management. Financial reporting, tracking, final cost projections, and forecasts to complete. Coordinating with project stakeholders. Maintain and update a cost database for benchmarking purposes Knowledge of Codes & MCHW, CESMM or NRM standard. Ensure compliance with NRM1 & NRM2 standards when delivering quantities Review and finalize cost estimates for various infrastructure projects. Coordinate with the UK team and project managers. Maintain progress tracker, resource allocation, and support in team management. Work order management and budget preparation for the resources. Providing training for the team members on cost estimation & BoQ preparation. Key Competencies / Skills BOQ Preparation & Value Engineering. Quantity take-off, Rate Analysis and Pricing. Cost Estimation & Benchmarking. Cost Monitoring, Audit & Validation. Carbon footprint calculation & Management. Life Cycle Cost & Carbon Assessment. Thorough understanding suite of contracts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred to have experience of working on UK projects. Preferred to have advanced level knowledge of CostX. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Preferred to have sound experience of using MS packages (Word, PowerPoint). Qualifications & Experience 12+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Bachelor s degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field. Masters degree in a relevant field is preferred. Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent certification is preferred. Brings experience in diverse projects including highway, rail, building, and M&E. Possesses client-facing consultancy experience.
