Construction - Quantity Surveyor - Senior Position

Glanua; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Munster is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control functions for a pharmaceutical construction project. Applicants should have a Level 8 qualification or Quantity Surveying qualification and at least 8 years of experience. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience required.
• Minimum qualification: Level 8 or Quantity Surveying qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and cost-control functions for a major construction project.
• Ensure delivery on budget, on time and to required standards.
• Compile monthly payment applications and maintain healthy cash position.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and conduct monthly earned value reporting.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communication

Computer Literacy

Collaboration

Decision Making

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 8 Qualification or Quantity Surveying Qualification

Job description

Construction - Quantity Surveyor - Senior Position

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Job Description

The Quantity Surveyor - Senior Position will lead the commercial and cost‑control functions for a major pharmaceutical construction project in Limerick. The role will oversee pre‑contract and contract cost management, sub‑contract packages, variation and risk control, cost forecasting, final accounts and value engineering activities. You will act as the commercial link between the construction team, the client, consultants and subcontractors to ensure delivery on budget, on time and to the required quality and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the monthly cycle of payment applications, cost value reporting along with robust contractual administration on an ongoing basis. In this client‑facing role you will uphold our core values and inspire a culture of trust and collaboration with our client and respective delivery team. You will work closely with the delivery team to support them in the most beneficial way possible and contribute to overall business strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of the project, 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.
• Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the Client as per Contract Requirements. Ensure healthy cash position on contracts is maintained.
• Lead cost planning, budgeting and forecasting throughout design development and construction phases.
• Produce and manage detailed pricing schedules and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages including negotiations and preparation of supplier/sub‑contract agreements.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project delivery teams.
• Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure an accurate view is taken on cost accruals, working progress, cashflow position and costs to completion.
• Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during the delivery of contracts.
• Provide regular commercial reporting (cost vs budget, variation status, change controls, forecasting) to senior management and client.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payment schedules, retention, contract close‑out and final account settlement.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 8
• Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree) OR Quantity Surveying Qualification.

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
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