Civil Quantity Surveyor, Kerry

Design Build Search; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search is assisting a leading civil contractor in Kerry to recruit a Civils Quantity Surveyor. You will support the commercial and construction teams to drive project delivery, manage commercial risk, and maximise value on complex schemes.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, a minimum of 8 years with a main contractor, and proven civil project experience exceeding €30 million. You will work closely with site teams to ensure accurate CVRs, tender analysis, and final

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Minimum 8 years with a main contractor.
• Civil experience essential.
• Experience on projects valued over €30m.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy for civil projects.
• Support SQS & MQS with tendering, CVR, and final account processes.
• Maintain site records, measurements, forecasts, and risk reviews.
• Collaborate with site management to optimise cash flow and variations.

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

DesignBuild Search are working with a leading civil contractor. Due to ongoing work, they have an opening for a Civils Quantity Surveyor in Kerry. Within this position you will be working & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risks.

Duration:

2 years

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• 8+ years with a main contactor
• Civil experince
• involved in projects value more than €30m

Key responsibilities:

• Implement commercial strategy
• Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
  • Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
  • Site records & document control
  • Site measurement records
  • Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
  • Valuations
  • Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
  • Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner Liaise with site management
• 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