Jason Powers Consultants is a unique company with an exciting client base, working on a broad range of projects from £0.5m to £100m+ in value, across a wide variety of sectors. The job would therefore suit an independent and alternative thinker, with a ‘can do’ attitude, who would enjoy working in an intellectually challenging and stimulating working environment.
Job Objectives:
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Manage the day-to-day operation of the Southwest QS department, including staff mentoring, development and training.
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Communicate professionally and effectively (written and oral) with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects we support.
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Take responsibility for administering a variety of construction contracts including reviewing valuations, managing contract change and cash flow.
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Provide cost advice, monitoring, forecasting and reporting in line with budget.
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Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to project stakeholders.
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Assist in the negotiation of contract price and terms.
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Assist with and be involved in the preparation of project estimates including take-off and pricing of various types of construction projects.
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Attend client meetings in the UK and Guernsey.
Professional Skills
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Contract Administration / Employers Agent
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Contract experience (NEC3 and 4 and JCT preferred)
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Cost management (ideally including the use of CostX software)
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Change management and control
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Valuation & Estimating
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Value engineering
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Risk management
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Procurement
Personal Qualities
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Strong communicator
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Team player
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Quality driven
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Commercial mindset
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Collaborative approach
Qualifications
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MRICS
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Degree or higher qualification in a relevant subject
Working Environment
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Bristol based.
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Able and willing to attend our Guernsey office as necessary.
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Able to effectively work from a home office environment on occasions.
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Travel to site locations when required.
Additional Information
With a competitive salary, on-going support and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression and job satisfaction will be possible.
Interested parties should send their CV in the first instance to: matthew.headley@jpcl.co.uk
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
BRISTOL / EXETER / GUERNSEY - FULL-TIME
Overview of Role
Jason Powers Consultants are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our team in support of our continued growth.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work client side, on a variety of interesting projects and provide valuable high-quality services to our clients.
Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
BRISTOL / SOUTHWEST FULL-TIME
Overview of Role
Jason Powers Consultants are currently seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to run our Southwest QS team, which is based out of Bristol. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department, and the oversight and mentoring of the growing team based there.
With a flexible working structure, including remote working, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work in a management role, with the medium-term potential to become a director and shareholder in the business.
Job Objectives:
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Communicate professionally and effectively (written and oral) with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects we support.
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Take responsibility for administering a variety of construction contracts including reviewing valuations, managing contract change and cash flow.
-
Provide cost advice, monitoring, forecasting and reporting in line with budget.
-
Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to project stakeholders.
-
Assist in the negotiation of contract price and terms.
-
Assist with and be involved in the preparation of project estimates including take-off and pricing of various types of construction projects.
-
Attend client meetings.
Professional Skills
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Strong communicator
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Contract experience (NEC3 and 4 and JCT preferred)
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Cost management
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Change management and control
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Valuation
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Estimating
-
Value engineering
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Risk management
-
Procurement
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Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred)
Personal Qualities
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Passion for the construction industry
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Quality driven
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Commercial mindset
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Collaborative approach
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Team player
Qualifications
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Degree or higher qualification in a relevant subject
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Preferably hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent
Working Environment
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Able to attend our Bristol or Guernsey office as necessary.
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Able to effectively work from a home office environment.
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Travel to site locations when required.
Additional Information
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for the construction industry and is motivated by the work we do and the clients we work with.
With a competitive salary, on-going support and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression and job satisfaction will be possible.
Interested parties should send their CV in the first instance to: matthew.headley@jpcl.co.uk
Graduate Trainee Project Planner / Administrator
GUERNSEY
Overview of Role
We are looking to enhance our team and ensure the smooth project management processes are maintained through the introduction of a new role to the business.
The candidate will be trained to:
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Develop detailed project schedules, including critical path identification.
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Collate progress data for updating and reporting project status.
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Prepare an impact analysis of delays and changes to the project programme.
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Maintain and develop an as-built programme.
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Carry out other duties relating to time analysis.
In addition the candidate will be required to carry out day to day administrative duties, including:
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Ensuring project documentation and information is correctly maintained.
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Assisting in the creation of reports and relevant schedules.
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Converting hard copy document to electronic records.
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Providing support to the development and project management team.
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Other clerical duties as required.
Candidates should be good communicators with strong analytical and numerical skills:
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Experience in the use of Microsoft Office is essential.
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Experience in either Microsoft Project, Asta Power Project or Primavera P6 is desirable but not essential.
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An ability to multitask in a fast-paced and pressurised environment is essential.
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Construction related experience would be advantageous.
With a competitive salary, on-going support and training and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression will be possible.