Project Quantity Surveyor

Global Professional Consultants; Kildare; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Kildare is looking for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of residential projects. The role offers a salary of €75k – €80k, along with various benefits such as health insurance and performance-related bonuses. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness Programme

Access to Digital Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Volunteering days

Regular compensation reviews

Long term illness cover

Life assurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Quantity Surveying with some postgraduate experience.
• Strong understanding of residential construction is an advantage.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of a residential project from inception to completion.
• Carry out Quantity Surveying duties including measurement and procurement.
• Prepare information for monthly internal valuation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland’s Tier 1 Developer/Builders are hiring a Project Quantity Surveyor. As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a residential project from inception to completion, reporting to a Senior QS. They are looking for an experienced, motivated team player with strong commercial acumen who can contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Duties

• Carry out all Quantity Surveying duties including measurement, procurement, cost monitoring, cost control, reporting, preparation of interim payments and settlement of final accounts in a professional manner and in accordance with company guidelines
• Assist in the procurement of subcontractor packages, in line with agreed procurement schedule
• Conduct MEAT Analysis in line with company procurement guidelines
• Regularly attend site and ensure sufficient records of progress are taken on a regular basis and are adequately documented
• Produce information for the cash flow forecast for the project and update on a monthly basis and after the issue of any updated programmes. Ensure that Sub-contractors submit monthly valuations in line with dates agreed at the pre-contract meeting
• Produce information for the monthly internal valuation which accurately reflects the true value of the work completed to the end of the given period
• Prepare information for the monthly sub-contract liabilities report which ensures that all Subcontractors are valued in line with the views taken in the internal valuation

Requirements

• Degree educated in Quantity Surveying with some post graduate experience
• Strong on technical construction details
• Experience in, or understanding of, residential construction would be a distinct advantage
• Strong negotiation skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organised, have excellent time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Proficient across the full MS Office suite
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
• Proactive in managing and completing assigned duties, ensuring their completion.

Salary

• Salary circa €75k – €80k DOE
• Excellent performance related bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Access to Digital Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Volunteering days
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

If you are aQuantity Surveyor considering a career move, please feel free to send yourCV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.