Summary of role

To successfully deliver prompt financial completion of projects, by ensuring the deployment of a competent commercial service operating in compliance with Company Procedures.  Effective management of the supply chain. 

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with another Managing Quantity Surveyor, lead and motivate a department of over 30 Quantity Surveying staff, whilst maintaining high standards and clear objectives.
• Work closely with the Operations manager to ensure clear budgets and commercial procedures are implemented and adhered to on sites.
• Provide commercial input into the pre-construction process by assisting Estimating department as necessary to secure profitable work with all risks being fully evaluated.
• Meet all financial and budgetary deadlines and presenting these to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Keep abreast of all legal and contractual obligations, and act appropriately.
• Ensure clear customer focus at all times during the life of the Contract.
• Identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Manage allocation of QS resources and identify recruitment needs to meet both current and anticipated workload.
• Maintain standard operating procedures in line with company policy and provide input into the continuous improvement and development of such procedures.
• Comfortable communication with company directors and accurately reporting back to meet strict deadlines.
• Maintain a strong cash flow into the business by tracking and monitoring application, certification and payment invoices.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with all key members of the supply chain.
• Ensuring all staff receives an annual assessment and that all development and training needs are implemented with the appropriate in house departments.
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement of department and wider company.
• Provide support and wider promotion of affiliated companies in Qatar and the other International operations. 
• To develop strategy for problem resolution and convey this clearly to colleagues.
• Develop an excellent working relationship with all work colleagues and Clients.

Key skills/qualifications

• Good negotiating skills together with ability to resolve disputes demonstrating high levels of diplomacy.
•  Team player      
• Motivated individual      
• High level of leadership and management skills.
•  Competent and proven negotiator.l
• Logical and creative ability to resolve problems.
• Ability to provide on the job training.
• Technical experience and knowledge.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Clear and precise presentation skills.
• Excellent commercial and financial ability.
• Sound Contract knowledge.       
•  Ability to identify and manage risk.

Qualifications & Specialist Skills

·         Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate subject.

·         Professional membership of recognised institution e.g. RICS / CIOB.

·         Sound understanding of Construction Contracts and their Administration.

·         Detailed understanding of Construction budgeting, forecasting and cost value reconciliation.

Relevant Experience

• Enthusiastic individual with experience of running a large department of multinational expatriate staff.

·         Building Contracting Experience in a similar role within a company turning-over in excess of GBP 200 million (desirable).

·         Detailed Working knowledge of all procurement routes including Design and Build/Lump sum/Re-measured and Cost reimbursement.

·         Worked overseas in a multi-national environment (desirable).

Additional information

This post is fixed term for a period of two years.  A full driving licence is required.

Interserve Project Services delivers whole life solutions through business case, design, procurement, construction and maintenance in property and infrastructure management - often working with sister Interserve businesses to provide a one stop shop.

Interserve Project Services has 30 years experience of working in the Middle East and today operates through associate company businesses in the construction sector in Qatar, Oman and UAE. For more information visit http://www.gulfcontracting.com/

In Qatar, Interserve is in association with Gulf Contracting WLL, one of the countries premier construction companies, employing in excess of 10,000 staff, tradesmen and operatives and capable of undertaking some of Qatar's prestigious construction projects.

Gulf Housing's extensive current portfolio of work includes contracts across the following building sectors with contract values on individual projects of up to £100m

Airports

Energy

Industrial work in Petro chemical field

Banking

High rise Commercial/Residential buildings

Qatar itself is one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world, with growth fuelled by the countries vast oil and gas reserves. The country is home to many expatriate workers who enjoy the benefits of the many modern leisure and retail developments, as well as being one of the safest places in the world for both residents and visitors. The country boasts first-rate medical services and schools providing the highest standards of education.

Qualifications & Specialist Training

	·         Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate subject. ·         Professional membership of recognised institution e.g. RICS / CIOB. ·         Sound understanding of Construction Contracts and their Administration. ·         Detailed understanding of Construction budgeting, forecasting and cost value reconciliation.

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