Quantity Surveyor

Capital Investment Division

Location – Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

·      Diligent Contract Management from tender stage to project completion.

·      Effective utilization of in-house and external resources.

·      Ensure in conjunction with the Commercial Manager that value for money is delivered and achieve.

·      Review project budget cost estimates and detailed cost plans and undertake regular updates as required.

·      Integrate fully within the project management teams to provide an effective commercial & contractual support function.

·      Assist the Project Manager to identify, analyse and quantify project risks and update Risk Register & Risk Management Plan.

·      Review tender documentation and advise on completeness of the design information to ensure that the fixed price lump sum principle in the public works contracts is not being compromised because of incomplete design, unrealistic programmes etc.

·      Preparation of bills of quantities.

·      To manage budget and costs associated

·      Check progress applications and prepare payment certificates for certification.

·      Undertake proactive cost monitoring on all projects. Comparison and reporting on planned versus actual internal costs.

Essential Requirements

·      Minimum qualifications are: at least 6-7 years experience, QS / Construction Economics degree or Construction / Project Management degree and/or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or SCS) Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors- desirable.

·      Proven commercial skills, awareness and experience (pre & post-contract duties) on large construction projects.

·      Demonstrable ability to manage and administer construction contracts.

·      Detailed knowledge and application of the Public Works suite of contracts.

·      Knowledge and awareness of other standard forms of Contract – CWMF, RIAI, IEI, FIDIC and NEC

·      Experience and involvement in construction dispute resolution proceedings (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication etc.).

·      Experience of Final Account negotiations and settlements.

·      Experience in the management of change control on projects

Desirable:

·      Demonstrable ability to produce and manage budgets.

·      Experience in QS/Contracts management

·      Experience and involvement on construction dispute resolution proceedings (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication etc.).

·      Membership of a professional body.

·      A good level of IT literacy, especially with MS Excel.

Interview Competencies:

·      Demonstrate project management experience of complex multi-disciplinary projects.

·      Demonstrable ability in leadership, planning and organising.

·      Commercial and Safety Awareness

·      Excellent communication skills.

You must be eligible to work in Ireland with no further restrictions and have relevant experience, otherwise your application will not be considered.

If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CV and cover letter should be forwarded to: [email protected] by 4pm Monday 20th of October.