Quantity Surveyor - Construction Contractor​ - Dublin/Cork/Europe

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with 4+ years experience working with main building contractors?

This is a permanent staff role with the Dublin/Cork office working on high profile buildings projects in Dublin, Cork & Europe with one of Irelands leading building contractors

Our client is one of Ireland's leading Construction Management companies, providing construction solutions to the commercial, retail, healthcare, life science and industrial sectors

Manage day to day commercial and contract activities

Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers (e.g. Change Order Log)

Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of subcontract orders.

Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies as appropriate

Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions including compliance with the Construction Contracts Act

Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meeting to ensure scope is clearly defined & appoint subcontractor in line with FMC subcontract terms and with any flow downs from the main contract to mitigate any contractual risk

Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with Commercial Managers /Project Managers/Contracts Managers and presentation to the Projects Directors

Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations with full and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with the contract

Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including claims in respect of; loss and expense, delay and disruption and any time extensions

Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design Team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project

Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Commercial procedures

Requirements

Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (RIAI, PWC, JCT etc.)

Ability to critically evaluate and identify gaps in documentation and commercial opportunity (contracts, drawings, specs, CVR’s)

In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, techniques and systems

Demonstrates commercial awareness – market, competition, value for money

Strong numeracy and report writing skills

Strong negotiation & conflict management skills and process oriented with focus on results.

Strong attention to detail

Package

Competitive remuneration package includes pension and life assurance, healthcare, car allowance/company vehicle and work-life balance leave days.

Contact

Lizella Fernandes is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor interested in roles based in Dublin/Cork/Europe, you can contact Lizella by e-mail lizella@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Quantity Surveyors in Dublin, Cork and Europe.

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