Knowledgent · 2 months ago
Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Lead Quantity Surveyor, ANS
Knowledgent is part of Accenture, a company focused on transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will develop cost plans, present estimates, and manage project documentation while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
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Responsibilities
You'll develop detailed cost plans in collaboration with clients, considering site layout, conditions, and constraints
You'll prepare and present cost estimates, high-level cost advice, and budget updates to senior leadership
You'll drive value engineering efforts and provide strategic cost insights to support decision-making
You'll manage RFP documentation and oversee both pre- and post-contract processes
You'll perform bid evaluations, cost negotiations, and maintain quality assurance across team deliverables
You'll liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution
You'll prepare and maintain reports, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other key project documents
You'll coordinate and update the project risk register and record design changes impacting budgets
You'll lead client meetings, monitor internal resource allocation, and ensure follow-through on meeting actions
You'll review landlord leases for compliance with client requirements and advise on strategic improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimating
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc
Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability) to assist with appropriate options and cost implications
Post Contract Administration skills
Project Close out skills
Preferred
Ideally worked with data centers or similar mission critical projects
MRICS status preferred
Team player skills with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Field Experience
Company
Knowledgent
We maximize the value of information to empower our clients to make informed strategic decisions.