Junior Quantity Surveyor

SUMMARY:
This well established, long-standing property management concern, currently seeks a Junior QS/Built Environment professional to join their Facilities Management team.

POSITION INFO:
The Role:

• Support with the various scheduled and/or emergency workflows under the supervision of the Group's Facilities Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor via the facilities management software system.
• Sound knowledge in Quantity Surveying and the Built Environment.
• An affinity to work with systems.

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying Building Science, Engineering.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years Quantity Surveying experience essential.
• Previous experience in construction services and built environment, an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations in the construction trade.

• Well-developed skills in Excel/high proficiency in MS Office.
• Working knowledge of software systems (Build Smart / Candy), an advantage.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Supervisory/managerial skills.
• Technical skills.
• Initiative to improve properties.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Respond to inquiries and requests of tenants and resolve issues within scope.
• Prepare lists of the site needs, and review variation orders and submit for approval.
• Follow up on issues related to task outputs (including but not limited to QS function) and provide feedback on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Keep an accurate record of allocated projects/tasks, providing updates to the QS/Facilities Manager.
• Co-ordinate and oversee regular building maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct regular building inspections and prepare reports.
• Ensure facilities are in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and building codes.
• Compile bills of materials and quantities.
• Perform on-site measurements of materials and quantities.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Project manage in terms of scope, time and cost to bring a project to completion.
• Learning & Development - adopt an approach of continuous professional development in various aspects of quantity surveying, including legal and regulatory requirements.

• System Administration:
  • Manage user accounts and access levels. Install and update the facilities management software. 
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Data Management:
  • Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance within the software, including asset details, maintenance schedules, and vendor information. 
  • Generate reports and analysis on facility usage, maintenance costs, and compliance status. 
  • Integrate data from other systems (e.g., building automation systems) into the facility management software.
• Work Order Management:
  • Create and assign work orders for maintenance tasks based on scheduled preventative maintenance or reactive issues.
  • Track the progress of work orders and ensure timely completion. 
  • Manage vendor contracts and communication regarding work orders.