Senior quantity surveyor

Dornan Group

Kilkenny

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group in Kilkenny is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) to lead commercial activity on a major pharmaceutical project. You will work closely with the Project Manager/Director in a client-facing capacity and drive cost planning, valuations, and reporting.

With 7+ years in a commercial QS role and a strong piping/ mechanical background, you will manage cash flow, CCS, monthly reports, and on-site procurement, while mentoring junior surveyors and ensuring contract

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management, or related degree.
  • 7+ years experience in a commercial role with a piping background.
  • Strong understanding of Mechanical Systems.
  • Experience with data centre, pharmaceutical, or industrial projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Validate tender following award of project with the Project Manager/Director.
  • Prepare the CCS for the project(s) and update regularly.
  • Prepare cash flow by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
  • Compile monthly reports in accordance with the Group standard procedures.
  • Carry out monthly measure on site and prepare interim valuations including labour, materials, plant, equipment, and escalation.
  • Monitor progress on site and submit claims on time and in line with contract terms.
  • Attend monthly commercial and subcontractor meetings.
  • Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence with the Project Manager/Director.
  • Identify scope variations and manage budget changes.
  • Administer payments to subcontractors and suppliers and review submissions.
  • Liaise with Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
  • Resolve disputes related to client/subcontractor issues.
  • Prepare reports for Project and Commercial Managers.

Skills

piping
mechanical systems
data reports

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics/Construction Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Kilkenny - Mechanical

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based in Kilkenny this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing commercial team as a Senior QS. Supporting the delivery of our project in the pharmaceutical space in the region, this is a hands on client facing role. You will be self sufficient and liase with overall commercial team.

About the job
Roles andresponsibilities:
  • Validate tender following award of project with the Project Manager/Director.
  • In consultation with the Project Manager/Director, prepare the CCS for the project(s) and update regularly.
  • Prepare cash flow by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
  • Compile monthly reports in accordance with the Group standard procedures.
  • Carry out monthly measure on site and prepare interim valuations to include all values relating to labour, materials, plant, equipment, and escalation.
  • Monitor progress on site to ensure that, where applicable, claims for recovery of loss and expense are submitted on time and agreed with client - liaising with Project Manager and referring to the appropriate conditions of contract.
  • Highlight to the Commercial Manager areas in which target cost and sales are not being achieved.
  • Ensure that you attend monthly commercial and subcontractor meetings.
  • Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence in consultation with the Project Manager/Director
  • Identify if material purchases are scope or variation to the budget.
  • Ensure control of client invoicing by submission of invoices and tracking of
  • Administer payments to subcontractors and suppliers by reviewing submissions in terms of their contracts.
  • Liaise closely with the Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
  • Resolve disputes in relation to client / subcontractor issues.
  • Prepare reports on commercial and contractual issues for the Project and Commercial Managers.
  • Monitor site procurement on receipt of regular reports.
  • Occasionally lead projects.
  • Assist with training and development of less-experienced quantity surveyors.
  • Ensure that projects proceed with respect to the agreed contractual/optimal deadlines (giving ample notice to those involved if this looks unlikely, so that timely recovery strategies can be devised).
  • Review contract specifications and scopes with stakeholders to identify risks or gaps in the project's plan and support the Project Manager in the development and implementation of a risk management plan.
  • Proactively manage and enact the change control process in order to maximize the commercial and operational benefit to the project.
Experience/Qualifications:
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management, or related degree
  • 7+ years experience in aCommercial Role, ideally with a strong piping background
  • Strong understanding of Mechanical Systems
  • Ability to gather data and produce cost reports for head office
  • Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, or Industrial experience is desirable but not essential
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