Project QS - Wexford

Vickerstock; Wexford; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €65,000+

Company vehicle or fuel allowance – €8

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual performance-related bonus

Pension contribution (5% employee, 10%

Job summary

Vickerstock are partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a major healthcare development in Wexford. The role covers commercial management, procurement support and cost control on a significant hospital project running through to April 2029.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and 2+ years' experience with a main contractor, with strong negotiation and cost-reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying with a main contractor.
• Experience managing subcontract packages, procurement and commercial administration.
• Understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of allocated subcontract packages.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Preparing and reviewing subcontract documentation and Bills of Quantities.
• Analysing subcontractor quotations and making recommendations on value.
• Managing interim valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Assessing variations, contractual claims and additional costs.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Assisting with monthly cost-value reconciliation reports and forecasting.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors with main contract administration.
• Maintaining effective commercial relationships with subcontractors and the wider project team.

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wexford

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 construction contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a major healthcare development in Wexford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established project team working on a significant hospital development, with the project expected to run until April 2029.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to €65,000+
• Company vehicle or fuel allowance - €8,000 per year
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 5% employee pension contribution with 10% employer contribution.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial aspects of allocated subcontract packages.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Preparing and reviewing subcontract documentation and Bills of Quantities.
• Analysing subcontractor quotations and making recommendations on value.
• Managing interim valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Assessing variations, contractual claims and additional costs.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Assisting with monthly cost-value reconciliation reports and forecasting.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors with main contract administration.
• Maintaining effective commercial relationships with subcontractors and the wider project team.

What you will need:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying with a main contractor.
• Experience managing subcontract packages, procurement and commercial administration.
• Understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.