Technical / Regional Director - Quantity Surveying

Thomas & Adamson International Limited (part of the Egis Group).

Over the last 90 years, across the UK, USA and the Middle East, Thomas & Adamson have been supporting leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. We specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying, and construction safety services - and the personalised nature of our advice gives our clients what they really want; greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment. Our parent company, Egis, is one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms.

At Egis, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smarter, greener infrastructure, transport and buildings, and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. Joining our Group and its 20,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, Egis and Thomas and Adamson together provide comprehensive, creative, and trusted advisory services to our clients.

We are now looking for a Technical / Regional Director of Quantity Surveying to join our team in Edinburgh.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for the following:

Project work

• Undertake a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed including but not limited to;

• Cost planning and estimation including life cycle costing, value management and engineering.
• Preparation of tender and contract documents including compiling bills of quantities.
• Administer contracts.
• Post contract cost management.
• Administer all project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
• Leadership and Project Oversight:
• Oversee teams providing QS services.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope of service and fee values
• Client Engagement:
• Maintain regular communication with clients to address their needs and concerns.
• Representing T&A in the marketplace.
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all tasks and project requirements and making every effort to assist with maintaining projects on time and on budget.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place, both internally and externally to support effective project delivery.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the Client, seeking and listening to the Clients requirements and acting on them accordingly.

General duties

• Oversee/review/approve the work of the team.

• Reporting as appropriate to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.

• Network and support business development objectives.
• Build upon and maintain culture.
• Actively contribute to the management of your discipline including attending departmental business meetings.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Comply with all T&A policies and procedures, including the use of the Document Management System, and ensure team members do the same.
• Participate in and deliver continuous professional development activities.
• Fee management – bid / fee proposal preparation and submission. Fee forecasting.
• Originate new work.
• Resource management and project allocation to team members.

Delivering great client experience

The QS will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing T&A, at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.

Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with colleagues, clients and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.

• Hold an RICS accredited Quantity Surveying degree.
• Be MRICS accredited.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Able to demonstrate a range of strong core QS skills reflected in successful project delivery ideally across a variety of industry sectors.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of bespoke construction IT systems such as CATO, CostX, Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with current forms of contract (e.g. SBCC, NEC).
• Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract interpretation.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Valid driving license.
• Team management / leadership skills.

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.