Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Join a pivotal capital investment and infrastructure initiative where you will play a critical role in ensuring commercial integrity, cost efficiency, and contractual compliance throughout the project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts diligently from tender stage through to project completion.
• Optimise use of internal and external resources to deliver value for money.
• Review and update project budget estimates and detailed cost plans.
• Challenge project assumptions, especially those affecting time and cost.
• Embed within project teams to provide commercial and contractual support.
• Assist in risk identification, quantification, and management planning.
• Review tender documentation for design completeness and programme feasibility.
• Safeguard the fixed price lump sum principle under public works contracts.
• Prepare bills of quantities and manage programme budgets.
• Assess costing data from external consultants.
• Certify progress applications and prepare payment certificates.
• Monitor and report on variations and claims in line with Change Control Procedures
• Conduct proactive cost monitoring and internal cost comparisons.

Person Specification - Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction or Project Management.
• Chartered Membership: MRICS or MSCS.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with pre- and post-contract experience.
• Proven ability to manage and administer construction contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Works contracts and familiarity with CWMF, RIAI, IEI, FIDIC, NEC.
• Experience in dispute resolution (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication).
• Skilled in producing bills of quantities and contract documentation.
• Final account negotiation and settlement experience.
• Demonstrated change control management expertise.

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure projects.
• Budget production and management capabilities.
• Membership of a recognised professional body.
• Proficient in MS Excel and general IT literacy.
• Able to work in Ireland without the need for sponsorship

A competitive rewards package is on offer.