SIDDHARTH KASAR

B **, AMEYA ARCADE SOCIETY,

LANE 4, MAHATMA SOCIETY

KOTHRUD, PUNE- 411038

M: +919*********

E: adefd2@r.postjobfree.com

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Profile

As a bright, ambitious quantity surveying graduate, I enjoy working in a technical and highly motivating environment where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge. I have worked on multi-million pounds projects and can bring global experience to the firm. I have two years of experience in the UK industry and seek an opportunity that will utilize my skills and offer progression in my career.

• Worked effectively in a team of principal quantity surveyors and met stringent deadlines by effective prioritizing.

• Have worked on international projects, assisting senior PQS and project managers with daily activities. This has made me aware of a variety of technical skills required in different regions.

• Help with tender evaluation, negotiating with sub-contractors and overseas suppliers, managing change control on site.

• Have managed projects under JCT and NEC form of contracts

• Ability to measure works as per SMM7 and NRM giving me an edge for flexibility as per clients requirement.

• Have inculcated knowledge to calculate the whole life cost of the project and provide cost-saving solutions while retaining quality and value.

• Base knowledge of using IMMPREST tools to identify benefits of modular building over traditional built.

• Proficiency to use digital measurement and cost planning software.

• Have excellent presentation skills and a good command over MS Office and relevant measurement & costing software.

Education

1. BSc. (Hons) Quantity Surveying, 2016 – 2020 (UK 2.1) Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom

Modules Include:

1. Quantification and costing 2. Quantification and measurement 3. Management Practice 4. Contract Law

5. Risk and Value Management 6. Commercial Management 7. Dissertation: Standardisation & Pre-assembly; Impact, Benefits & Barriers (1st Class) 2. Diploma, Civil Engineering, 2010 – 2013 (1st Class) New Polytechnic Kolhapur, India

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Professional Experience

Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Mccomb Partnership (Sidcup), June 2018 – Present

• Preparing BOQ & Cost Plans

• Estimating – Costing & Valuation

• Change Control and Variations

• Cost Forecasting

• Procurement

Assistant Site Engineer, Raja Properties, January 2014 – July 2015

• Preparation of BOQ

• Take quantities of area (civil, electrical and mechanical work from GFC drawings)

• Preparing and processing of contractor running and final account bills.

• Procurement of subcontractors and material

Contracting, 2014 - 2015

• Planning and Construction of a farmhouse in Amba Ghat, Maharashtra

• Structural Re-enforcement of Bungalow in Amba, Maharashtra (5300 sq. ft)

• Planning and Construction of Bungalow in Kolhapur, Maharashtra (10,450 sq.ft) Projects

I was associated with the following prestigious projects. A detailed portfolio of all my projects is available on request.

1. Nobelia Tower, Kigali, Rwanda – ($25 M)

a. To assist Quantity Surveyor on 16 Storey Commercial development in developing Priced Bill of quantities for contractor tendering. b. Set up supply chains, reconciling information for procurement of equipment and materials for project internationally. Retrieving local market prices from suppliers and negotiating.

c. Issue subcontractor packages. Maintain a steady flow of information between the supplier and client design team.

2. Gamma Delta, White City, London – (£1.5 M)

a. To assist the project manager with estimates and cost planning for New Office and Biological research laboratory areas.

b. Measure & develop a priced bill of quantities for various options; advice client accordingly to gain value.

c. To evaluate tender returns for any discrepancies and liaise with the contractor. d. Issue change control notices and keeping track of variations as the design develops. Keeping the team informed on all the changes by weekly design development meetings

e. To coordinate with the design team and contractor to resolve technical and financial queries for the team. Assist client with value engineering options and solutions to minimise risks.

f. Undertake the valuation of works completed on-site and issuing payment certificates.

g. Negotiate and Final account settlement with contractor QS. 3

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office

• MS Project

• RIPAC (Costing Software)

• Dimension X (Measurement Software)

• Blue Beam

• JCT Suite

• Auto – CAD

• Total Station

Volunteer Experience (Association of Architects and Engineers Kolhapur, India)

• Surveyor (June 2015): Calculating the cost of concrete roads, constructed by IRB to report it to Kolhapur Municipal Corporation for Social Welfare Purpose.

• Organizing Member (Dec 2014): Organize a Construction Exhibition (BUILDO 2014) in Kolhapur, bringing together contractors, designers, construction professionals, supplier and construction workers to know more about the latest technologies and building material available in the market.

Other Interests

• Drone Surveying

• Application of VR technology for reviewing

• Standardisation & Pre-assembly

• Latest Technologies

*References available upon request.

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