Role and Responsibilities • Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates. • Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. • Assist the site management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. • Certification and assessment of sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment. • Liaising and assisting the Accounts department in compiling budget. • Management and overview of the procurement team. • Professional and legal appointments of subcontractors for projects • Project procurement approvals. • Project recon • Daily project cost tracking Referred Skills The individual appointed in the position of QS will be required to have met the following minimum requirements, in that they should: • Have acquired the relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building/QS). • Have knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work. • Be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings. • Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings. • Have construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience. • Have thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. • Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects. • Produce monthly valuations/certifications • Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised. • Have a strong command of the JBCC contract law. • Have knowledge of development and internal project renovation processes. • Be able to function in a team environment.