Quantity Surveyor, Dublin (Main contractor)

DesignBuild are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our client, Irelands leading main contractor. The successful candidate will work with & assist the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and manage risk.

Scope of projects:
Commercial, residential, pharma, DC, Industrial,

Key Responsibilities
• Implement commercial strategy
• Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
o Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
o Site records & document control
o Site measurement records o Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations o Valuations
o Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
o Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
• Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
• CVR – Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
• Risk/opportunity – Review & consider
• Insurances/warranties – Develop understanding
• Cash management – Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
• Tender – Support as required
• Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
• Involvement with & take some responsibility for: o Simple D&B/CDP contracts o D&B contracts o Claims & disputes o Understanding of contract law
• Take responsibility for control of traditional contracts
• Supervise AQS & sign-off SMM/measurement issues

Experience & Skills
• At least 2 years post qualification experience
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skill