Construction - Quantity Surveyor- (Galway) (Cork)

Co Cork
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

The main duties and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor are outlined as follows: Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of multiple programmes and projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture. Respect, adhere and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards. Work closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies. Ensure our values of integrity, collaboration, courage, agility and accountability are upheld in day-to-day operations and interactions with our clients. Development and implementation of project-specific commercial/contract strategies. Assist in the cost build-up and forecasting for projects. Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages including final negotiations and supplier/sub-contract agreements. Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the Client as per Contract Requirements. Ensure healthy cash position on contracts is maintained. Provide cost backup and cost reconciliation as required for the payment process. Monitor and challenge change control with the Project delivery teams. Assess monthly payment claims from sub-contractors and process payment certificates. Agree on a final account and associated payment certificate at the end of their scope. Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure an accurate view is taken on cost accruals, working progress, cashflow position and costs to completion. Develop, negotiate and manage all commercial agreements/contracts to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities. Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during the delivery of contracts. Be aware of any changes in legislation, geopolitical issues, or weather events which may affect the delivery of contracts. Support project delivery teams in ensuring protection and recovery, if required, because of these events. Analyse and report on complex situations and potential opportunities/risks of variations to cost or programme. Build relationships with equivalent client-side and joint venture partner commercial leads and instil an ethos of trust and collaboration. Work with delivery teams to develop final accounts, and liaise with the clients and joint venture partners to try to resolve these final accounts. Escalate any disputes to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Head of Commercial Assist with building industry-leading teams. Seek to improve the commercial management processes by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future contracts. Work self-motivated and autonomously if required. Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD). Other duties as required from time to time. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the commercial team to protect the best interests of the company at project and programme level.

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Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements Essential
4 Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree) OR Quantity Surveyor Desirable
Administration, Analytical Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative Full B

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