Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CSA Quantity Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial management of Design & Build, new-builds and refurb projects. The candidate should have previous experience working in a CSA QS role (Civil, Structural & Architectural), and should be familiar with estimating, procurement and tendering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement process, including the preparation of procurement documentation.
• Prepare tender documentation, including BOQs, Schedules of rates.
• Lead sub-contractor work packages and issue queries to site management, issue subcontractor enquiries, prepare tender comparisons, chase tender returns, identify most suitable subcontractor, hold pre-appointment meeting with subcontractor, agree and issue sub-contract
• Negotiate work packages with subcontractors and agree variations, progress payments and final accounts with sub-contractors.
• Proactively manage the change process, assessing and managing changes to project scope, particularly evaluating their impact on cost, and communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the identification of risk throughout the project, and manage the risk exposure with the project team.
• Review programme, RFI schedules, submittal schedules, purchasing updates – to ensure items are closed out in a timely manner
• Conduct accurate quantity-take-off using BIM enabled software.
• Become familiar with the clauses of the conditions of contract on the project and the associated contract documents i.e. works requirements, form of tender and schedule etc.
• Review subcontractor non-conformance on site i.e. waste, quality, delays
• Review site documentation i.e. daily allocation sheets, signing in and out sheets etc.
• Carry out site visits and attend meetings, site meetings, internal meetings and subcontractor meetings and contribute to the meetings where necessary.
• Monitor sub-contractor package progress on site
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts & valuations for construction packages
• Prepare cashflow forecast and earned value analysis
• Overseeing the conclusion of the sub-contractors final account
• Establish effective communication channels, foster collaboration amongst stakeholders, facilitate or conduct project meetings, and keep all relevant parties informed of project progress.
• Utilise BIM and digital construction tools proficiently to streamline project collaboration and data management processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience (contracting experience is preferred).
• Strong QS skills and experience in managing commercial projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in using QS Software (e.g. CostX, Cubit)
• Ability to work as part of a multi-functional team

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7 minimum educational qualification in a Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics discipline.
• Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Competitive Salary
• Generous company pension contribution.
• Competitive annual leave allowance and work-life balance benefits.
• State-of-the-art technology and hardware.
• Social and fitness initiatives for employee well-being.
• Collaborative office environment that values teamwork and open communication.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work culture.