Senior Quantity Surveyor - Collinstown - 145085

Jones Engineering; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Data Centre division. Based in Collinstown, you will manage mechanical project pricing, budgets and commercial reporting while coordinating with a European supplier network.

The role requires a minimum 6 years post-qualification experience, a third-level degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics, and solid IT skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years' experience post qualification.
• Data Centre experience preferable.
• MEP role experience required.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.

Responsibilities

• Manage full pricing and budgets for Mechanical projects and reports.
• Ensure contract obligations are met and advise the construction team.
• Identify commercial risks and report promptly.
• Compile monthly valuations including variations and claims.
• Procurement support with procurement department.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account.
• Forecast turnover and cash flow for projects.
• Provide accurate reporting and trend analysis.
• Coordinate with Employers, Design Team and subcontractors.
• Adhere to contractual requirements and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Leverage IT systems to support project controls.
• Engage European vendors for quotations and evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics degree

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Due to continued expansion in our Data Centre division, Jones Engineering require a Senior QS preferably with a Mechanical background to join our team. The role will be based in Collinstown with occasional travel to Germany.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the full management, pricing and collation of Mechanical projects and budgets, of various sizes, generally on mainland.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to construction team.
• Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management.
• Compile monthly progress applications and ensure they are inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, day-works, or claims.
• Procurement - operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
• Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
• Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects
• Reviewing and commercial management of all projects, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Identify, Analyse and report on trends within the Business & Projects
• Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies.
• To ensure Construction Team is adhering to all Contractual Requirements and providing advice and monitoring of same
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-functional team.
• Excellent IT Skills essential
• You will help build/establish our supply chain with European based vendors/sub-contractors and carry out both commercial and technical analysis of their quotations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under strict deadlines essential.

Key Skills/ Requirements

• Relevant third level qualification essential in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics
• Previous Data Centre experience preferable but not essential
• Minimum 6+ years' experience post qualification essential
• Experience in an MEP role required.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-functional team.
• Excellent IT Skills
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• We offer competitive salaries in line with qualifications and experience.
• Financial support for further training
• Facility to gain chartered status available in-house.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.