Associate Director - M&E Quantity Surveying (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Our award-winning Buildings Advisory unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson International Ltd) specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services. On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years. The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director / Team Leader of M&E Quantity Surveying to join the team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. 

As Associate Director / Team Leader of M&E, you will be responsible for the following:

Project work

• Ensuring the company values are promoted and maintained.
• Being the interface for projects between the client, design team and the project delivery team to support successful delivery.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of project requirements and maintaining projects on time and on budget.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective project delivery.
• Management of appropriate design, programme and cost information to allow recommendations and support decision making.
• Providing guidance on the most effective procurement approach to achieve project deliverables.
• Managing a portfolio of clients (billing, relationship and engagement management).
• Providing cost advice to clients when needed, for both project work and within relevant reports.
• Providing accurate measures from consultant’s drawings.
• Actively participating in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring a full and comprehensive understanding of the project requirements is conveyed and reflected in tender documentation.
• Negotiating with contractors to ensure tender costs represent best value.
• Review and commenting upon tender return
• The preparation of contract documents..
• Reviewing contractor’s variations.
• Undertaking life cycle costs.
• Undertaking valuations of the M&E services.
• Reporting cost in a timely manner to the client.

General duties

• Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of sub-consultants or junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Generally representing Egis in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.
• New business development - consistently pursuing meetings with clients, prospects and referral sources to get new business.
• Actively seeking opportunities to cross-sell additional services to existing clients.
• Supporting the learning and development of all QS team staff related to M&E specific activities.
• Leading, supervising and coordinating the work of junior M&E QSs allocated to projects.
• Allocating tasks appropriately, providing clear direction, checking outputs for quality and consistency.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for technical or delivery issues within the team.
• Undertaking team member reviews.
• Support the QS North management team with fee management directly related to M&E commissions.

Delivering great client experience

You will build strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants and contractors. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing Egis at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to Egis.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.
• Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, Egis and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Exhibiting high level of technical skill so that once you have finished a client project, no one else needs to review it. 

In doing all of this, you will fully reflect our culture and values; confident, honest, responsible, supportive.

Suitable candidates will have / be / be able to:

• Distinguish yourself as an expert in at least one service or industry.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of M&E systems.
• Proven ability to complete technical projects with minimal assistance from others.
• Demonstrate contract administration skills across a range of projects and successful delivery of them.
• Demonstrable knowledge of different tender options.
• Demonstrable knowledge of different contracts.
• CADMeasure skills.
• CATO skills.
• Accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate involvement and good working relationships with several clients.
• Instil positivity in the junior member of the team through support and encouragement, recognising different team members may require a different approach.
• Manage multiple projects - prioritising and co-ordinating tasks efficiently to ensure all deadlines are met.
• A team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Confident and assertive where required.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Good role model for junior members of the team.
• Experienced in supervising of staff.
• Able and willing to develop others.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to, and respected.