Director - Quantity Surveying

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

As one of the world's leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today's biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

Newly acquired by Egis, Thomas & Adamson, a UK-based consultancy firm that offers project management, cost management, building surveying, and construction safety services for built assets, are looking to expand their team.

We are now looking for a Director of Quantity Surveying to join the team in our London office, with a key focus on business development and growth of Thomas & Adamson.

As the Director of Quantity Surveying, you will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants, and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust, and integrity.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Undertake a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed including but not limited to;
  • Cost planning and estimation including life cycle costing, value management and engineering.
  • Preparation of tender and contract documents including compiling bills of quantities.
  • Administer contracts.
  • Post contract cost management.
• Administer all project work in line with T&A policies, practices, and procedures.
• Leadership and Project Oversight:
  • Oversee teams providing QS services.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope of service and fee values.
• Client Engagement
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to address their needs and concerns.
  • Represent T&A in the marketplace.
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all tasks and project requirements and making every effort to assist with maintaining projects on time and on budget.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the Client, seeking and listening to the Client's requirements and acting on them accordingly.
• Oversee/review/approve the work of the team.
• Reporting as appropriate to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client's requirement with company standards.
• Network and support business development objectives.
• Originate new business from personal efforts including cross selling of additional services to existing clients.
• Mentor junior staff, including administration of Personal Development Process.
• Participate in and deliver continuous professional development activities.
• Fee management including bid/fee proposal preparation and submission, fee forecasting, management of negative profit and aged debt.
• Actively participate in management of the business as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Resource management and project allocation/task delegation to team members.

Profile

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a similar position.
• Hold a RICS accredited quantity surveying degree.
• Be MRICS or FRICS accredited.
• Effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of bespoke construction IT systems such as CATO, CostX, Microsoft Project.
• Able to demonstrate a range of strong core QS skills reflected in successful project delivery ideally across a variety of industry sectors.
• Adaptable with the ability to demonstrate a degree of flexibility and willingness to work alongside colleagues to meet deadlines.
• Willing to make a commitment to continual learning and development, in line with RICS requirements.
• Familiarity with current forms of contract (e.g., SBCC, NEC).
• Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract interpretation.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Valid driving license.
• Team management/leadership skills.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognize the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Minimum level of education required

0-Without graduation

Minimum level of experience required

N/A

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