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.

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 CostX / iTwo 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.

Victoria Bernhardt info@ecas.ch / vb@ecas.ch www.ecas.ch +41 52 203 21 85 Stockerstrasse 39, 8002, Zurich, Switzerland.