Quantity Surveyor, Residential – Dublin

DesignBuild Search are working with a global leading management and real estate company who have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful applicant will be involved in a mix of fit-out, commercial, refurb and M&E works throughout the greater Dublin area.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience of developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects simultaneously for large corporate clients.
• Experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects with a technical engineering content is a distinct advantage.
• Experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects in a large semiconductor manufacturing environment is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities, and handle a high-pressure working environment.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Advanced Excel skills with good Word & PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the following processes in Ireland to ensure the project costs of Works are at or below market rates:
  • Project Cost Estimating
  • Project-specific contractor selection
  • Contractor bidding and procurement
  • Cost benchmarking and analysis
  • Contractor cost negotiation
  • Project budget development and value for money proof
  • Client presentation and review of project budgets and fee proposals
  • Securing client agreement to project budget and fee proposals
  • Contractor negotiations regarding terms and conditions
  • Manage contractor invoice approvals and control final accounts
  • Monthly cost reporting preparation
  • Manage the Change Order process
  • project and construction managers, especially regarding project scope definition, specification, and design.