A qualified Project Quantity Surveyor with preferably 3 years post graduate experience is required to join a busy multidisciplinary practice in Galway. With a strong reputation and diverse projects portfolio, the Quantity Surveyor will join the QS team and assist in delivering a range of civils and building projects including mixed-use, commercial, residential, industrial and educational, from initial concept design stage estimate to final account settlement.
The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have a consultancy background and demonstrate the ability to optimise project costs, implement value engineering and ensure value for money, while still achieving the required high standards and quality.
Minimum requirements:
- Hold a Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar
- Have at least 3 years + post-graduation experience preferably within a consultancy practice
- Be proficient in Excel, Cubit and Buildsoft
- Strong attention to detail along with good presentation and writing skills
- A thorough construction knowledge and experience in Building and Civil works projects
- A good understanding and experience of Contracts and Procurement methods
- Must hold eligibility to work in Ireland
Role and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of cost estimates throughout the various stages of the design and pre tender
- Preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
- Advise on procurement strategies
- Implement Value Engineering opportunities
- Perform risk and value management and cost control
- Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
- Contract administration
- Preparation and analysing tender costings
- Assist in providing advice on contractual claims
- Manage the change order process
- Value and approve completed work and certifying payments to consultants and contractors
- Understand the implications of H&S regulations
- Manage final account for projects
Salary & Benefits package include:
- €40k-€55k Depending on experience
- Flexitime
- Paid Professional Subscriptions
- 25 days Holidays
- Free parking
- Pension
- Travel to work scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Accredited CPD programme
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Chartered Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunities in Ireland, please forward your CV to Deborah Byrne for further details on current vacancies with industry leading practices.