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Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader for our Quantity Surveying department, specializing in high-rise building projects. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of quantity surveyors and ensuring accurate cost planning, cost control, and financial management of large-scale, high-rise construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management:
  
• Lead and mentor a team of quantity surveyors, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous professional development.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Conduct regular team meetings and ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments.
• Cost Estimation & Planning:
  
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates and budgets for high-rise building projects from concept to completion.
• Provide cost advice and guidance during the early stages of the project and assist in value engineering exercises to optimize cost efficiency.
• Contract Administration:
  
• Prepare and manage contract documents, ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulations, and standards.
• Administer contracts, monitor progress, and manage variations and claims to ensure alignment with contractual terms.
• Financial Management & Reporting:
  
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring they remain within the approved budget.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports, including forecasts, cost analysis, and cash flow projections.
• Manage project valuation and measurement, ensuring accurate reporting on the financial status of projects.
• Risk Management:
  
• Identify potential risks to project budgets and timelines and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Review and advise on any changes or delays that may affect project financials.
• Collaboration:
  
• Work closely with other project teams, including project managers, engineers, architects, and contractors, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance:
  
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and safety standards related to quantity surveying practices.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks on measurements and calculations to ensure accuracy.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
  
• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Civil, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Membership with a professional body such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  
• Minimum of 20-30 years of experience in quantity surveying, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in high-rise building projects, including experience with large-scale commercial or residential buildings.
• Skills:
  
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, FIDIC) and quantity surveying practices.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CostX, Buildertrend, MS Excel).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.