Copy of Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

Thomas & Adamson International Limited (part of the Egis Group)

Over the last 90 years, across the UK, USA and the Middle East, Thomas & Adamson have been supporting leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. The personalised nature of our advice gives our clients what they really want; greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

We are a UK-based consultancy firm that offers project management, cost management, building surveying, and construction safety services.

Our parent company, Egis, is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services firm. With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, Egis and Thomas and Adamson together provide comprehensive, creative, and trusted advisory services to our clients.

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 19,500 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.

We are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our growing team in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Job Description

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

Project work

• Assisting senior colleagues with a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed.
• Assisting senior colleagues with administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
• Representing 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.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place, both internally and externally to support effective project delivery.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the Client, seeking and listening to the Clients requirements and acting on them accordingly.

General duties

• Generally representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• 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.
• Comply with all T&A policies and procedures, including the use of the Document Management System.

Delivering great client experience

The QS / Cost Manager will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing T&A, under senior direction, at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with colleagues, clients and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.

Key attributes

Suitable candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to:

• Prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Pay accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Be pro-active and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Be confident and assertive where required.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
• Be a good role model for other members of the team.
• Understand and appreciate the importance of using discretion. 
• Be a team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Hold an RICS accredited quantity surveying degree.
• Able to demonstrate basic IT skills with Microsoft word and excel knowledge being essential.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of bespoke construction IT systems such as CATO, CostX, Microsoft Project.
• 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).
• Valid driving license.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At EGIS, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise 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.