Commercial Lead - SQS for Large-Scale M&E Projects, Cork

Design Build Search; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Seach are working with a leading Irish Mechanical Contractor who continue to expand throughout Ireland and Europe. They have an opening for SQS/Commercial lead in Cork. While this is mostly office based there will be occasional site visits in Ireland and throughout Europe.

As a SQS/Commercial lead you will be responsible for overseeing costs on projects and company performance. You will also mentor and support Junior QS and estimators.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field
• 7+ years post college experience
• Extensive Electrical and Mechanical experience
• Previous experience with a main contractor or M&E Contractor
• Previous mechanical experience
• Large scale project experience required

Responsibilities

• Join a team of surveyors to provide commercial services to the company to industry practice.
• Development of commercial reporting, administration, communication and ERP processes to industry best practices and the business needs currently and in the future.
• Establish good relationships with PQSs in order to agree final accounts.
• Deal with suppliers and subcontractors during the procurement process.
• Development in conjunction with the commercial director best in class contract documentation for use with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee the inputting of budgets and running of projects through job Costing System. Liaise monthly with Contracts Managers regarding meeting budgets on projects.
• Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department.
• Measurement of work to maximise the value of applications to our clients.
• Administer applications for payment and payment of sub-contractors to ensure positive cash flow where possible and fair valuations.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors with particular emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
• Prepare tender risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed most, forecasts costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc,
• Preparation and monitoring of project cash flows feeding up to a master company cash flow.
• Set up and maintain variation logs with feed into costs as outlined above for all client variations and sub-contractors variations, including the management and agreement of such variations.
• Review site programmes in respect to delays, disruption, damage and sub -contract program.
• Ensure that the client relationships are enhanced to maximise on current and future opportunities.
• Identify, analyse and develop Reponses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
• To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in-line with company formats and standards.
• Provide advice on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
• Use the company’s financial systems to the benefit of the business to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Always act in a manner fitting to the business and uphold the company’s standards internally and externally at all times.
• Preparation of monthly commercial reports

Job description

Design Build Seach are working with a leading Irish Mechanical Contractor who continue to expand throughout Ireland and Europe. They have an opening for SQS/Commercial lead in Cork. While this is mostly office based there will be occasional site visits in Ireland and throughout Europe.

As a SQS/Commercial lead you will be responsible for overseeing costs on projects and company performance. You will also mentor and support Junior QS and estimators.