This senior position is pivotal for project success, overseeing costs, contracts, and risks across the project lifecycle. Responsibilities span from pre-contract tasks like preparing Bills of Quantities and cost estimates to post-contract duties such as contract administration, variation management, and financial control. Enhances cost estimation and facilitates effective change control. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and make strategic decisions contributing to project triumph.Key Responsibilities:Mastery of measurement rules and standard methods Reviewing tender documents and drafting Bills of QuantitiesCollecting pricing data and supporting cost assessment negotiationsCrafting cost estimates utilizing benchmarking and market dataContract administration and oversight of payment provisionsManaging change control processes and valuing Variations (VOs)Assessing prolongation costs and issuing Payment CertificatesAnalyzing risks and executing informed mitigation strategiesMonitoring project progress against cash flow and budgetGenerating cost reports and overseeing Work In Progress (WIP) reports and final accountsTracking and reporting potential risks and cost variationsDemonstrating proficiency in scheduling principles and project control techniquesCultivating positive client relationships and offering expert adviceAnalyzing client briefs and formulating detailed client proposalsManaging client expectations and addressing complaints effectivelyProficiency in accounting principles and interpreting financial statementsMonitoring capital costs and assessing the impact of sustainability measuresAdvising clients on the financial implications of project decisionsUnderstanding common procurement routes (Design & Build, etc.)Assisting in tendering processes and evaluating tenderersSecurely managing project information using electronic filing systemsFamiliarity with local regulations and building codesDemonstrating knowledge of construction industry best practicesEducation & Experience:Degree / Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or equivalentMembership in a Professional Body (RICS, CIOB, CIArb, etc.)Minimum of 20 years of experience