Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kilcawley Construction; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Laptop

Company Phone

Progression opportunities

CPD support & mentoring

Life Insurance

Bike to work

Gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Loyalty leave

Referral reward

Social club

Job summary

Kilcawley Construction are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the project team in Ireland. You will liaise with the Contracts Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor on site, manage interim/final accounts, variations, and procurement packages, and ensure contract compliance across multiple high-headcount sites.

Strong negotiation, communication, and IT skills are essential. Applicant should hold a professional QS/Commercial Management qualification and have 10+ years’

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management.
• 10+ years’ experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role on construction projects.
• Ability to work on large scale, high headcount construction sites & sub-contractors essential.
• Liaise with Contracts Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor with internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and on-site work.
• Experience with a variety of Building Contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Interim and Final Accounts for Projects in accordance with Contract requirements.
• Reconciliation of Contract documents versus tender documents received.
• Maintain Project Variation Folders and variation logs.
• Monitor project variation notifications and related records.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages from Contract documents.
• Review and reconcile bills of quantities versus design documents.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes for contract compliance.
• Negotiate subcontractor and supplier prices and terms.
• Appoint project subcontractors and prepare all contract documents.
• Issue subcontractor insurances for approval prior to award.
• Prepare internal subcontractor payment certificates and monitor retentions.
• Prepare project cost reports and project tracker.

Skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

IT skills

Negotiation & commercial judgement

Education

Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Ensure Compliance with Kilcawley Construction Quality Management System & ISO 9001

Ensure Compliance with Kilcawley Construction Environmental & Safety Management System & OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001

Liaising with Contracts Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor in relation to the following;

• Preparation of Interim and Final Accounts for Projects in accordance with Contract requirements.
• Reconciliation of Contract documents versus tender documents received.
• Maintain Project Variation Folders to include all Variations details, prepare and maintain variation log.
• Monitor Projects requirements in terms of variation notifications.
• Preparation of subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages from Contract documents.
• Review and reconciliation of bills of quantities versus other Design documents.
• Analysis of subcontractor and supplier quotes received for compliance with the Contract documents.
• Negotiating subcontract and supplier’s prices and terms.
• Appointment of Project subcontractors including assembly of all Contract Documents, schedules of rates, etc.
• Issuing of subcontractor insurances for approval prior to award of contract.
• Issuing of completed eRCT forms to internal accounts prior to subcontractor commencement on site.
• Preparation of Internal Subcontractor Payment Certificates.
• Negotiating Subcontractors and Suppliers Final Accounts.
• Monitor Site Subcontractor file so that Project Team are aware of subcontractor package scope.
• Assisting the Preparation of Bills of quantities and pricing of bills of quantities where necessary on tenders.
• Filing all Project records in accordance with the Project Filing matrix requirements.
• Liaising and co-ordination with Kilcawley Project Team where necessary.
• Carrying Out Site Visits and Attending Project Meetings
• Prepare reports sections for Contractor Reports.
• Preparation of internal Project Cost Reports/ Project Tracker
• Review and monitoring of Project Commercial Plans.
• Advising Surveyors/Estimators internally of competitive suppliers and subcontractors where they arise.
• Complete and maintain relevant project paperwork.
• Issuing Project Valuations (KC), PQS recommendation and Architects Certificate internally for Accounts and Cash Flow purposes.
• Monitoring and tracking of Project Retentions post completion.
• Liaising with the Purchasing Department in relation to the preparation of material procurement schedules, specification compliance and the review of requisitions from site.
• Preparation of subcontractor and supplier reports outlining works completed and remaining liabilities for issue to Company accountants.

Who are we looking for?

• Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management
• 10+ years’ experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role on construction projects
• Ability to work on large scale, high headcount construction sites & sub-contractors essential.
• Liaise with Contracts Manager And Managing Quantity Surveyor when dealing with internal stakeholders and client’s representatives while on site including attendance at meetings.
• Strong Time Management Skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation and IT skills.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and working on site
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Experience working on a variety of Building Contracts is advantageous, but not essential.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial judgement skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary – Paid on weekly basis
• Company Laptop
• Company Phone
• Opportunities for Progression
• Professional Development Support and Mentoring for Persons Looking For Professional Qualifications With Recognised Bodies.
• Continuous Professional Development Training (CPD)
• Peace of Mind with Life Insurance Protection (Death in Service Benefit)
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits -Bike to Work Scheme, Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension
• Loyalty Reward Scheme (Earn Additional Leave for Service Served)
• Referral Reward Scheme
• Social Club

Kilcawley Construction are an Equal Opportunities Employer. At Kilcawley Construction, we firmly believe in providing equal opportunities to all our employees, regardless of their background, race, gender, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and collaboration. To ensure that we maintain our high standards, we constantly monitor our systems and motivate our employees to exceed expectations. Our ultimate goal is to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential.