1. Position Summary

ASI Group is a world leader in the design and construction of Aircraft Maintenance Facilities having designed and built such facilities worldwide. We are currently looking for a QS/CE or SNR QS/CE to join our rapidly growing team.

Work in a collaborative team environment and reporting to and working closely with the Lead Tender manager and Deputy Director (Business Expansion/Development), the role will involve responsibility for coordinating/liaising (as appropriate) with members of the Design & Operations Team from project implementation through to project completion to complete and verify compliance against tendered estimates and to check construction costs against site budgets.

Performance at this level requires some developmental experience in budget tracking, understanding of contract terms, accounting principles, use of financial project management software (CANDY) and Industry used contract standards (e.g. FIDIC) and billing procedures;

Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.

2. Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contracts

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

Tender :-

· Carry out quantity take-off for tendering of projects;

· Studying tender specifications and drawings.

· Assist with tender evaluation and preparation of tender documents for submission.

· Assist in PQM submission.

Project:-

· Assist in subcontract procurement, evaluating, negotiation, selecting competent supplier and subcontractors and to prepare for relevant contract agreement.

· Measure and determine the amounts of work done at any stage of the construction for project budget, cost control, submission to client and financial budget report.

· Check and evaluate the progress claims submitted by the sub-contractors.

· Carry out contract administration duties.

· Assist in the settlement of final accounts with client, suppliers and subcontractors.

Quality Assurance and Risk Activities

· Participates in activities designed to improve the Quality of Service Delivery in line with the Company Policies

· Assistance in refinement of the Company’s policies

3. Person Specification, knowledge and skills

· Proficiency in Estimating. Degree qualified in a relevant engineering and/or QS or business discipline or equivalent. Proven success in delivering competitive tender submissions. Commitment to a career in estimating.

· 7 – 10 years of Practical experience in a similar position advantageous

· Working knowledge & experience of recognised estimating software packages, with the ability to implement new and/or alternative systems. Preference will be given to candidates with CCS Candy estimating experience, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (and Cubicost) is an added advantage

· Estimating knowledge relating to Architectural; Civil; Structural, and MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire) trades

· Accurate, able to work with minimal supervision, good presentation skills, pride in their work.

· A hands-on attitude as you will be required to estimate on a diverse range of construction trades.

· Experienced in multiple contract forms including producing net cost build-ups, fixed cost, cost plus, design and build and cost reimbursable contracts.

· Identifying and quantifying risks in a tender.

· Ability to concurrently work on several activities, with good organizational skills.

· Excellent communication skills (all forms); able to translate complex situations into easily understood context, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external clients.

· Advanced skills in MS Outlook/Word/Excel.

· Ability to use Project Document Collaboration system (currently “Project Centre”).

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