Senior Quantity Surveyor

Walls Construction Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions

Further education and training prospects

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leinster to manage commercial and contractual performance of innovative projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying and over 10 years' experience with a main contractor. Responsibilities include managing subcontractor accounts, ensuring budget adherence, and preparing commercial reports. The firm offers a comprehensive rewards package, including benefits such as a car allowance, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience gained with a main building contractor.
• Professional qualifications in quantity surveying.
• Ability to mediate and resolve disputes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial targets for the project.
• Procure subcontractors and manage contracts.
• Quantify work packages and calculate pricing.
• Manage project budgets and cash flows.
• Create monthly reports and participate in meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Walls Construction are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on exciting, progressive projects in Dublin. Walls Construction offers opportunities for career development, progression and further education and training prospects. Working within a fast‑paced environment on iconic projects, you will work within a supportive team and we offer an attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscriptions, and diagnosing other benefits. Responsible for the commercial and contractual performance of building projectsन्च Candidates should have appropriate professional qualifications in quantity surveying and a minimum of 10 years’ell experience gained with a main building contractor.

Responsibilities

• Post tender and pre‑contract activities: familiarisation with the tender file and assisting with preparing commercial targets for the project.
• During the contract period: the procurement of subcontractors, attending pre‑award meetings, documentation and schedules, applications, variation schedules, measurement, controlling accounts, payments, in‑house reports, contractual correspondence and final account.
• During the post‑contract period: finalise subcontractor accounts and complete all filing and other documentation.
• Accurately quantify work packages based on drawings and calculate pricing by applying predefined rates.
• Manage Sub‑Contractors Accounts for initial award to interim Valuation, variations, and final accounts.
• Managing forecast and cash flow of the projects.
• Oversee the project budget in alignment with directives from the Project Director.
• Handle pertinent communication with clients.
• Create monthly reports following established procedures.
• Participate in monthly meetings with commercial and subcontractor teams.
• Skillfully mediate and resolve disputes between clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure prompt submission of claims and notices as stipulated in the contract.
• Record any cost adjustments to project scopes and prepare monthly valuations and the final assessment.
• Excellent IT systems knowledge is expected as is the ability to work in teams, to be organised self‑starters and possess excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience gained with a main building contractor.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying.
• Good communication, and time management skills.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

We believe diversity strengthens our business, inclusion drives innovation and we are committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.