Title:                Junior Partner 
  
Location:          Gloucester 
  
Salary:              £65000 to £85,000  + package
  
Sector:              PQS, Consultancy
  
Start Date:        ASAP
    


The Company:

With over 60 years experience, our client is a leading and ward winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy with global reach. With offices across the country, the firm offers a range of market leading consultancy services across the built environment. 


Junior Partner - The Role:

We are looking for an individual to develop, lead and assist with the provision of cost management services; including technical advice, and pre and post-contract cost management services.

• Implementation of Cost Management activities, systems and processes aligned to workflow stages such as RIBA Stage 0-7 or similar.
• Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports. Value and risk management.
• Employers Agent and development monitoring roles.
• Preparation of fee proposals, forecasting and invoicing.
• Strategic procurement advice including OGC, OJEU.
• Line management of team Leave/Absence, PDRs, Mentoring/Support, Training.
• Production of project documentation, e.g. Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Estimates, Detailed Cost Plans, Procurement.
• Carbon modelling and life cycle costing/Preparation of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Strong understanding of Contract and its administration, including: JCT, IFC, NEC.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• To be a senior member of the team and on behalf of a range of clients, deliver projects from inception to completion either as a sole QS or team leader, depending on the particular project.
• Management of the tender document taking off process; including being part of, and sometimes leading, the measurement team. Management of project Costs: feasibility, cost plans, cashflows, budgets and reporting.
• Management of the process of Change: alert, assess implications, stakeholder consultation, adopt or reject, track decisions and update Change Control register. Management of Risk: in conjunction with stakeholders and the project team, lead the identification, evaluation, communication, avoidance and recording of project Risk.
• Define Quality standards, prepare quality plans and instigate procedures to achieve set standards; delivering or improving upon the required quality.
• Visit sites, chair meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and other professionals, undertake site inspections and reviews, prepare accurate records of such visits and associated actions, follow up actions as required to achieve required results.
• Manage and develop client relationships. Identify opportunities and develop initiatives to grow WWA services across all of its offices and regions.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the business and the Quantity Surveying service line.

Junior Partner- Essential to have: 

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and demonstrable understanding of cost management: 5+ years experience PQE.
• Experience in industrial, education, residential, infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Computer literate: highly proficient in Microsoft 365 software and cost management-specific software such as CADMeasure and iTWO costX.
• A demonstrable understanding of the principles of sustainable construction.
• Analytical skills - the ability to analyse and sort complex data into an understandable form.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to compose and explain issues clearly and concisely to different audiences.
• Ability to be part of a team, through excellent inter-personal and team working skills, ensuring motivated and productive attitude.
• Ability to lead and inspire more junior members of the cost management team.
• Ability to lead, support and explain the construction process to clients – particularly those who may be new to construction projects.
• Financial management skills - the ability to monitor and manage complex and detailed budgets, along with the ability to analyse complex financial cost plans.
• Ability to successfully manage contracts and contractors/consultants.
• Project appraisal knowledge and skills - the ability to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of a project, and make judgments based on an analysis of information.

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this,  or any other vacancy (phone number removed)