Quantity Surveyor, Tier 1 contractor

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Search is partnering with a leading Irish contractor to fill Quantity Surveyor roles across Ireland and Europe. You will work on a mix of data centre, commercial, and fit-out projects, bringing a degree in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years of experience.

You will negotiate contracts, manage cost control, and lead commercial planning with clients and subcontractors. The role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, detailed contract knowledge (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT), and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and/or equivalent recognized by SCSI and/or RICS.
• 6+ years of quantity surveying experience.
• Develops and maintains strong client relationships and leverage opportunities for repeat business.
• In-depth knowledge of various contract forms (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT, etc).
• Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of market and competition.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to build client and PQS relationships.

Responsibilities

• Track project deliverables and ensure commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are used.
• Manage commercial teams to drive delivery and lead commercial planning and implementation.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks or potential gains.
• Review and approve selected contractors/suppliers and ensure contractual compliance.
• Prepare and analyze EOT notifications and claims.
• Monitor project to stay on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Report on actual costs vs estimates and explain variances and resolutions.
• Provide contractual advice to ensure client objectives are met and ensure subcontracts reflect agreed scope.

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Job description

Job Description

Design Build Search are working with one of Irelands leading contractors. Due to a strong pipeline of work both in Ireland and throughout Europe they have QS opportunities. The successful applicants will be involved in a mix of commercial and Data centre projects. Sectors: Data centre, Commercial, Fit-out The Candidate Bachelors degree in quantity surveying & construction economics and or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 6+ years of quantity surveying experience Develops and maintains strong client relationships and leverage opportunities for repeat business In-depth knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry RIAI FIDIC JCT etc. Demonstrates commercial acumen with advanced knowledge of the market and competition Knows how to negotiate and deal with conflict and has the ability to critically evaluate documents Strong attention to detail Ability to build client & PQS relationships Role Responsibilities Track project deliverables and ensure that commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are utilised. Manage commercial teams to drive successful delivery of all projects and lead the commercial planning and implementation of project. Carry out an in-depth review of all tender documentation and identify any risk or potential gains Review and approve selected contractors /suppliers Ensure Contractual correspondence in accordance with contract terms inclusive of detailed analysis and documentation of EOT notifications and claims etc Continuously monitor the project to ensure that it stays on time and in budget Assist with and manage the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables. Reporting on actual costs v estimate and identifying underlying reasons for any variance and resolutions, highlight, challenge and resolve variance to latest plans. Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions. Ensure clients achieve their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive cost control and the provision of contractual advice; Ensures Subcontracts are properly prepared and managed to reflect agreed scope including compliance with all responses to communications, payments, compensation events, programme submissions etc.,Ensure all project team members (including site staff) understand contractual arrangements to meet Client and partner requirements TPBN1_IJ