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• Core QS skills - The detailed description, measurement, valuation and cost control of construction work.• Estimating - I have prepared tenders for a wide variety of construction work.• Sound commercial acumen - ability to add value.• Specialist experience in mechanical & electrical installations, civil engineering, demolition & bulk excavation, in addition to general building construction.• Specialist experience in the compilation of Adjudication Referrals, Responses to Referrals & Rejoinders.• Proven ability to work within Consultant, Contractor and Specialist Sub-Contractor environments – easily & readily transferable skills.• Strong financial management skills. Robust negotiator.• Ability to set and work within demanding budgets.• Good working knowledge of most standard forms of construction contract including NEC 3.• Strong communicator in both written and spoken word.• Ability to utilise skills to add value to an organisation.• Ability to work on own initiative.• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff, but with ability to work as a team member. Ability to work with colleagues amicably.• Aptitude for dedicated hard work. Productive, with a pro-active attitude.• Reliable & dependable. Presentable & confident.• Sound Client liaison with ability to procure work through extensive local knowledge and plethora of contacts.