Project Quantity Surveyor

McKeon Group; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Income protection and Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

McKeon Group is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our Leinster team. You will take commercial responsibility from start to finish, manage subcontract purchasing, and prepare forecasts, valuations and cost reconciliations.

The role reports to the Commercial Director and involves site plus office work with some remote work where possible. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics and at least 5 years of experience, including 3 years in main

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years Quantity Surveying experience, with at least 3 years in main contracting.
• Strong IT skills in MS Excel, Project, Word and pricing packages.
• Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Commercial responsibility for a project from start to finish.
• Subcontract purchasing and subcontractor re-measurement.
• Carry out measurements, valuations, and cost control.

Skills

MS Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Tools

MS Project

Pricing packages

Project Management Software

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

McKeon Group specialise in planning, managing and delivering detail-focused, high-quality projects for our clients. We operate across a range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, retail and education. Through discipline, experience, expertise and quality specialists, we work with our clients, design and project teams to create, restore and develop new space in fine detail.

McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people. Great care and attention goes into recruitment to obtain the highest quality and experience and to ensure that all personnel fit and add to the Group’s ethos.

What’s the opportunity?

We have a number of exciting projects commencing in Leinster and are seeking a Project QS to join our team.

Level: Reporting to Commercial Director

Roles & Responsibilities

• Commercial responsibility for a project from start to finish
• Subcontract Purchasing
• All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections
• Correspondence with clients/clients’ representatives
• Preparation of accurate forecasts / cost value reconciliation of project costs to completion and final value
• Prepare change orders and variation logs on the project together with weekly reports on job progress
• Prepare monthly interim valuations with Senior QS.
• Sub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account payments.
• Ongoing job cost monitoring and reporting with Financial Manager / Contracts Manager / Foremen
• Ensuring that Purchase orders for materials,labour, and sub-contractors are placed as agreed for upcoming projects.
• Compiling variation logsand signing off on variations with Contracts Manager.
• Final account preparation.
• Responsibility for a number of projects at one time.
• Cashflowforecasting forprojects.
• Expand / develop pricing database withinPricingsoftware.
• Estimating and tendering for projectswhere required
• Developnew client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.
• Attend site meetingsas required.
• General Administration Duties
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits of joining us in the Role:

• McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of diverse and high profile projects
• Pension Scheme
• Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
• Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Bsc. in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years Quantity Surveying Experience, with at least 3 of those in Main Contracting.
• Strong IT Skills in MS Excel, Project, Word and Pricing packages
• Experience working with Project Management Software
• Proven track record in Commercial / Industrial Projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good presentations skills
• Deadline focused, results driven with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Should be ambitious, honest, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and hard-working.
• Should have the ability to work well in a team based environment
• Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills

Practicalities

Salary: DOE

Location: Site and office based with potential for some remote work where possible

Our core values

Quality

We take pride in excellence and never settle for anything less.

Sustainability

We’re building a better future by putting people and the planet first.

Integrity

We build relationships on trust and respect, always acting with transparency and fairness.

Brilliance

We are innovative, curious and always strive to be the best.

Client commitment

We go above and beyond to deliver what matters most to our clients.