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Lead Quantity Surveyor

We are an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We have come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential. It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We're targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories. If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the LATAM & NA region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

The Lead Quantity Surveyor will provide leadership and coordinates all aspects of the project including reporting, cost control, progress measurement, and schedule development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed cost plan with the client, including understanding site layout, conditions, and constraints
• Review and present cost Estimates/Cost Plan as required
• Drive value engineering and offer cost insights to support business decisions
• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans
• Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget
• Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations
• Manage the RFP documentation management process
• Manage the post-contract process
• Liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors
• Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents
• Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies
• Record any changes in design and update budgets
• Coordinate and update the project risk register
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Prepare and present high-level Cost Advice as required
• Oversee the Pre-contract Process and monitor the allocation of internal resources
• Attend Client meetings as Soben leads and ensure actions are executed post-meeting
• Keep the Client appraised of any issues from Design Team meetings as appropriate
• Review the Landlord lease and advise if landlord delivery conditions meet the client's requirement
• Responsible for all Quality Assurance across all team deliverables
• Perform duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications/ Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimating
• Ideally worked with data centers or similar mission critical projects
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• MRICS status preferred
• Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
• Proficient in the use of the required tasks in Microsoft Office skills, (e.g., Excel, Word & PowerPoint) to an appropriate level
• Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability) to assist with appropriate options and cost implications
• Contact Preparation skills
• Post Contract Administration skills
• Project Close out skills
• Team player with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Field experience is a plus

About Soben Part of Accenture

Founded in 2011, Soben is an award winning, international consultancy providing 'cradle-to-grave' procurement, cost, contract, commercial, project and programme management services for blue chip national and international contracting organisations. Our purpose is to ensure that our clients are commercially successful whilst delivering large scale and complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. Acquired by Accenture.com on 03.10.2025

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Recruiter Review

Stage 3: Recruiter Interview

Stage 4: Manager Review

Stage 5: Manager Interview

Stage 6: Second Interview

Stage 7: Client Review

Stage 8: Offer Sent

Stage 9: Hired