Project Quantity Surveyor, Dublin/Europe

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search are working with one of Irelands fastest growing contractors, delivering projects for blue-chip clients across data centre and pharma sectors in Ireland and Europe. This role offers international project exposure and structured career progression, with mentorship and clear progression paths.

You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, lead contract administration, oversee budgets and cash flow, and ensure compliance with relevant contracts and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• 3+ years QS experience with a main contractor
• Experience on projects valued in excess of €40m
• Demonstrates knowledge of contract forms used in construction (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT)

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration including change management and maintenance of registers
• Negotiate and obtain best value with subcontract orders
• Participate in management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies
• Validate and approve subcontractors’ interim applications and final submissions
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meetings to define scope and appoint subcontractors
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with senior management
• Maximise cash flow through prompt monthly valuations with supporting documentation
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including loss and expense, delay and disruption claims
• Maintain productive relationships with Design team professionals and Client representatives
• Ensure full implementation of Team Commercial procedures

Education

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying

Job description

DesignBuild Search are working with one of Irelands fastest growing contractors both domestically and internationally. Our client is working with various leading blue-chip clients across the Data centre and pharma sector in Ireland and throughout Europe. Within this position you will have the opportunity to work on international projects. Our client offers excellent mentorship and structured career progression.

Requirements:

Degree qualified In Quantity Surveying

3+ years QS experience with a main contractor

Previous experience on projects valued in excess of €40m

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT etc.)

Role Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers ( e.g. Change Order Log)
• Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of subcontract orders
• Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies as appropriate
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions including compliance with the Construction Contracts Act
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meeting to ensure scope is clearly defined & appoint subcontractor in line with subcontract terms and with any flow downs from the main contract to mitigate any contractual risk
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with Commercial Managers /Project Managers/Contracts Managers and presentation to the Projects Directors
• Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations with full and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including claims in respect of; loss and expense, delay and disruption and any time extensions
• Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Team Commercial procedures where delegated authority so requires