Job Description
Ecas AG, a 37-year-old Quantity Surveying and Project Management practice with its headquarters in the centre of Zurich is seeking to hire a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team.
Job Requirements Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare high-level feasibility studies and cost analyses to support key decision-making.
• Participate in project workshops during design phases, providing insights on cost, procurement, contract negotiations, and financial viability.
• Lead/support value engineering exercises throughout various project stages to optimize costs.
• Liaise with project delivery teams to ensure construction budgets for upcoming developments are accurate and robust.
• Investigate and research innovative procurement strategies, material/product selection, and modern construction methods.
• Support the maintenance of the existing in-house database of construction costs.
• Assess and report on external cost documentation.
• Participate in contractor negotiations where appropriate.
• Attend meetings and conduct site visits as required.
Person Specification:
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a PQS/Developers QS or similar environment.
Candidates should be comfortable engaging with senior management.
• Cost Management: Experience in cost management and procurement for private residential and one-off developments.
• Self-Starter: Ability to take ownership and responsibility for the delivery of major projects.
• Teamwork: Strong capability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Independence: Competence in working both independently and as part of an internal and/or external team.
• Communication Skills: Strong English written and verbal communication skills with clarity in delivery.
German is an advantage.
• Education: Degree or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered Professional: Support for the successful candidate will be provided by Ecas AG to achieve chartered status.
Existing chartered status (SCSI / RICS) an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of BIM and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, extensive experience with MS Excel will be required.
Experience with Cost X / i Two is an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
Additional Information: This is a Permanent full-time position, located in Zurich Switzerland.
The successful applicant will be required to relocate to Switzerland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on international projects.
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