Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Role & Responsibilities

The Intermediate Quantity Surveyor will typically need to:

• Cost control, planning, forecasting and estimation.
• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour and time.
• Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc.)
• Assist in preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Negotiate work schedules.
• Assist with /allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction.
• Assist with risk, value management and cost control during construction.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Assist with advice on contractual claims and disputes.
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Value completed work, oversee bills and arrange payments.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Role requirements

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Team worker with good interpersonal skills.
• Organised and methodological with a keen eye for detail.
• IT skills e.g. proficient with Microsoft software.
• Maths skills / numerically minded.
• Budget and financial management.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Industry knowledge and understanding.

Working hours

• Working hours are typically 40 hours per week.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.
• 25 working days holiday per year.