Quantity Surveyor

Inform3 Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of projects in Galway with a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of commercial experience, capable of handling contract administration and cost control while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and requires travel to Leinster once a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a range of different contracts.
• Comfortable developing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Generate detailed financial reports to inform business decisions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Galway/Hybrid €80-90k

This role will involve managing the financial aspects of projects, from initial costing to final accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the full process including contract administration, procurement, and cost control.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess a positive, can-do attitude and have extensive commercial experience ideally with a main contractor with the ability to motivate people to reach common goals.

This role will be a mix of WFH and office based, with travel to site in Leinster one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs, identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions


• Develop and manage cost control systems, prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts


• Establish streamlined QS processes and reporting systems to improve efficiency


• Prepare valuations, process payments for subcontractors, and ensure accurate project billing to improve cash flow and project efficiency.


• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability, ensuring sound financial planning for growth.


• Generate clear, detailed financial reports, including cost-to-complete analyses, providing insights to inform business decisions and project planning.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor


• Demonstrable experience of managing a range of different contracts and dealing with complex contract arrangements


• Highly developed commercial awareness


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable developing relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels


• Resourcefulness and ability to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail

For more information please contact Steve on 01 531 4886.

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