Senior Quantity Surveyor

Suir Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

EAP for employees and their families

Educational Assistance, CPD, Charter-.

Job summary

Suir Engineering Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a Data Centre project. You will own commercial and contractual aspects through the project lifecycle and interface with Client Commercial/Contract Team.

The role requires a 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying, 5+ years' experience as a Project QS, and strong communication skills. Civil and electrical/mechanical project exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
• 5+ years' experience working as a Project QS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Civils experience.
• Experience in electrical/mechanical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the commercial and contractual requirements through the life cycle of the project.
• Interface with Client Commercial/Contract Team.
• Oversee project procurement including sub-contractors.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis.
• Review correspondence to identify contractually critical items and draft replies.
• Manage commercial aspects of subcontractors.
• Provide project costing, margin and cashflow reports.
• Oversee change order procedures and agree costs with the client.

Skills

Cost analysis

Procurement

Contract interface

Reporting

Change management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be supporting a Data Centre project in Glasgow

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

What you will be doing?

• Management and ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements through the life cycle of the project.
• Responsibility for interface Client Commercial/Contract Team.
• Project Procurement including Sub-contractors.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis.
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies.
• Manage commercial aspects of subcontractors.
• Provide project costing, margin & cashflow reports.
• Manage project change order procedures and agree costs with client.

Is this the job for me?

Suitable Candidates must have a 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying and 5+ years' experience working as a Project QS

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Civils experience

Previous experience working in the electrical/mechanical field.

Ability to prioritize workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.

Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.

Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.

In return from Suir Engineering:

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset .... our People.