Quantity Surveyor

Our client is an infrastructure company who are seeking to engage a client-side Quantity Surveyor for a series of significant infrastructure projects Nationwide from design/concept stage through to construction.

Role:

The role is primarily supporting Capital Investment Cost & Planning but will also cover the
role of Project Delivery QS for early stage delivery or project start-ups as the need arises.

Duties:

• Advise on appropriate procurement and contract strategies.
• Scheduling and delivery of procurement programmes.
• Prepare project budget cost estimates and detailed cost plans and undertake regular reviews and provide updates as required.
• Assist with the preparation of tender documentation including working in conjunction with the Procurement Department in the timely release of tenders to the market.
• Working closely with other design team members in the development of robust project designs.
• Preparation of bills of quantities and pricing documents – working knowledge of Cubit measurement software will be advantageous.
• Preparation of interim payment certificates for works contracts and Consultants accounts.
• Tracking and reconciling works contracts and Consultants accounts against contract sum amounts and purchase order amounts.
• Assessment and agreement of contract variations and claims and maintaining change registers.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Systems administration of works contracts and Consultants payments – working knowledge of SAP or similar financial administration systems will be advantageous.
• Diligent reporting of contract costs.
• Ensure in conjunction with the Commercial and Planning Manager that value for money is delivered and achieved.
• Ensure that ethical principles of integrity are upheld.

Requirements:

• Professional Qualifications as a QS or Construction Economics degree
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience commensurate to this role.
• 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

Benefits

• 3 Year Contract
• Work hours: 36 hrs per week
• Salary €85 - 90K with 4.5% salary increase over the next 3 years.

How to apply:

Please forward your CV through this website or contact Kevin on 00353872790484 or email kevin@kcmrecruitment.ie . Your recruiter has 20 years’ experience in construction recruitment.

About KCM:

Established in 2004, KCM is owned and managed by construction professionals who recruit solely in the construction sector both in Ireland and internationally. We offer 100% confidentiality to candidates and specialise in finding roles within the construction industry for candidates who are returning from oversees or professionals who are looking at new opportunities in the domestic market.