Job DescriptionOur client is a medium sized construction company working on high value residential projects as well as commercial, educational and pharma developments.Currently expanding their business, they are always happy to meet candidates who can drive this growth.The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the management of projects, budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings for the company.
As a Senior member of the Management Team the Senior QS will have responsibility for direction of the function in relation to relevant projects; as a result of which the Senior QS must be commercially aware, with a high level of commitment, initiative and enthusiasm.
In addition the job holder will also be responsible for the day to day operational oversight of the key business areas including, responsibility for liaising with and promoting cooperation with other functions.Liaising and reporting to the Managing Director, the Project Director and the Contracts Manager.Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are metDevelop and maintain relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations.Attend regular site meetings and communicate effectively to keep Managing Director up-to-date on project development status whilst also tracking and resolving issuesSubcontract purchasing and monitoring of packages on siteMonitoring of contract charges and notification to sub-contractorsSub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account paymentsProcessing fortnightly / monthly sub-contractor payment certificatesCompiling the variation log and signing off on variationsIssuing interim payment applicationsFinal account preparations at the end of the projectCost monitoring and reporting using construction computer software and attending monthly cost reporting meetingsKeeps abreast of various changes in industry and competitive environment in which the company operates.RequirementsDegree in Quantity Surveying 5+ years of professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Government Contracts, Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reportingDisplays through understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and drawingsDisplays high capability of extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time framesComputer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages (Billsoft)Proven track record in Residential & Commercial ProjectsDemonstrates excellent budgetary responsibility Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide and explain accurate reporting.
Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision.Must be highly flexible with a high level commitment to success.Ability to work successfully as part of a team with wide variety of individuals demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.Package€70K- €90K basic salary and negotiable dependent on experience, car and pensionFull-time permanent staff role with great career prospects
