Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Contractor - Dublin

Office/Project Location: Dublin 24 Dublin

Employment Type: Full time 

Work Location: Office & Site Visits

Pay: Salary negotiable depending on experience

Experience: 4+ years' experience in civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or construction projects.

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish Civils contractor who possess ISO9001 accreditation and continually lead the way in integrated services and support. 

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, and ensuring that the Company’s objectives are achieved.

They will liaise with customer/client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims, and any additional payments.

Ensure robust, accurate, and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place Carry out cost management including forecasting

Update the monthly CVR, cost, and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project

team for the commercial performance and strategy 

Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit 

Ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified

Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions 

Ensure that good client relationships are fostered 

Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting

Experience in dealing with County Councils

Effectively assist in managing the commercial team, including cost clerks and commercial support staff 

Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams

Supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors

Ability to challenge resources and costs

Maintaining deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar

Key relationships:

Directors/Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and rest of commercial team and crews

Business Development and Bid Managers

Requirements

A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying

4+ years’ post qualification experience

Experience working in the Civils / Utilities sector desirable

Familiarity with contracts and knowledge of current Construction Law

Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including

chairing regular meetings, measurement, and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations

Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis

Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on their own initiative

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team

Package

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Annual Leave 21 days

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Statutory sick pay

Pension 

Provided: Laptop, phone, company vehicle, and fuel card

Contact

Laura McKenna is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor interested in roles in Dublin you can contact Laura by e-mail laura@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

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

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual. 

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