Our QS doesn't just count bricks for a living!

👋 Say ‘hello to James,Quantity Surveyor at CORE

James has been with us for over 4 years. He has a BSc in Economics, ICE Accredited in Law and Contract Management (NEC4)and is a member of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

Here’s what James has to say about his working life here at CORE:-

👷‍♂️ “As a Quantity Surveyor for CORE I work in the Commercial team to manage and deliver the financial and commercial aspects of individual projects.

👷‍♂️ “My role involves seeking to minimise the cost and risk of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the high standards of work our clients trust us to deliver.

👷‍♂️ Day-to-day, I manage all costs relating to our civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. I prepare estimates and costs of works in the tender stage and when the project is in progress, keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show anticipated project performance.

Typically, my day involves:

• Preparation of Activity Schedules, Bills of Quantities and Resource profiling.
• Preparation of Applications for Payment for submission to Client(s).
• Reviewing project work scopes, notifying, and preparing variations as necessary.
• Allocating work to subcontractors and overseeing their work at all stages of the project
• Reviewing, and agreeing valuations, managing variations, and negotiating final accounts.
• Analysing the commercial progress of allocated projects working closely with the project delivery team.
• Preparing internal reports such as financial reconciliation and anticipated project performance.
• Negotiating final account with Client(s).

👷‍♂️ “I have always had an interest in the Construction Industry. Since graduating, working at CORE has enabled me to harness my skills and provided me with the support to create my own future within the civil engineering and construction industry.

👷‍♂️ “The job brings a new challenge every day but there is great job satisfaction that goes with being involved in a project right from its inception through to handing the job over to a happy client on completion”.

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