Quantity Surveyor

Brightpath Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Recruitment seeks Quantity Surveyors with 2–10 years' experience to work on major wastewater treatment plant projects across the Mayo region. The role is onsite with a long-term pipeline of work over the next 5–7 years.

This is an excellent opportunity for QS professionals at different career stages to develop commercial and project management skills within the water and infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 2–10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or related commercial role.
• Experience in civil engineering, utilities, water, or infrastructure is desirable.
• Strong cost management, procurement and contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QS software.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is desirable but not essential.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and cost reports.
• Assist with procurement, tendering and subcontractor management.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support main contracts administration and contract compliance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across the lifecycle.
• Assist with measurement, cost planning, value engineering and cost control.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors to deliver projects.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

QS Software

Job description

We are seeking Quantity Surveyors with 2–10 years’ experience to join a project team delivering major wastewater treatment plant projects across the Mayo region. The role will be based in onsite, with a long-term pipeline of work over the next 5–7 years.

This is an excellent opportunity for Quantity Surveyors at different stages of their careers, from experienced QS professionals to those looking to develop their commercial and project management skills within the water and infrastructure sector.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 2–10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial role.
• Experience within civil engineering, utilities, water, infrastructure or construction is desirable.
• Strong understanding of cost management, procurement and contract administration.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant QS/commercial software.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is desirable but not essential.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Assist with procurement, tendering and subcontractor selection and management.
• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support the administration of main contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with measurement, cost planning, value engineering and cost control.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, clients and consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.