Associate (QS), PDS Projects

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Associate (QS), PDS

Project & Development Services

What this job involves:

• Track record in establishing and leading a QS team 
• Develop new business opportunities
• Responsible for team’s quality project delivery, within specified timelines and budget
• Develop and nurture existing client relationships
• Provide expert quantity surveying consultancy services for high-value projects, from inception to completion
• Strong experience in various sectors such as data centre, residential, education, manufacturing, commercial, industrial, and healthcare
• Skilled in Cost Advisory work, working with inter-team collaboration within JLL
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors
• Conversant in estimating, pre-contract cost control, pre-contract documentation, tendering procedures, post contract procedures, standards, and service levels expected, etc.
• Deputize for and support the Director in the management and development of the office.
• Interview and recommend the necessary permanent and contract resources as directed.
• Resource planning to ensure the efficient utilization of staff.
• Drive staff suggestions and feedback on current practices for continuous improvement
• Brief, direct, and supervise all QS to ensure client’s requirements are met.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and mentored.
• Ensure proper progress of projects and standards are maintained.
• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Any other duties as assigned

Oversight of the QS teams responsibilities and support where required to ensure deliverables are met to the standards expected by JLL.

To apply you need to be:

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at least eight to ten years’ experience in a similar Quantity Surveying/ Cost Consultancy position.
• APQS/ RICS / AAIQS / SISV qualifications preferred
• Relevant experience in a QS Consultancy firm will be advantageous
• Exposure to commercial interior fit-out projects is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies.

As a digital leader, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects. A willingness and aptitude to work in a digitized manner will be advantageous.

• You are resilient and can deal effectively with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• You should know how to negotiate to generate risk-assessed solutions, and how to handle ambiguities.  

A great communicator with superb organisational skills

• We achieve our biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and teamwork.
• A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy. As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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