Senior Quantity Surveyor (Cost Planning) - 100k+

TN Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Cost Planning Department in Dublin. This role involves preparing detailed cost plans, providing cost advice during design phases, and creating Bills of Quantities for various housing and apartment projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and several years of experience with developers or contractors. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of large-scale developments. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in the construction sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

10-25% Bonus

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Annual Leave: 25 days

Professional Subs: up to €500 per annum

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• Relevant 3rd level qualification is essential.
• Several years' experience with developers or contractors required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans from feasibility to detailed planning.
• Provide cost advice during design phases to ensure viability.
• Create Bills of Quantities and budgets for developments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Cost Planning

Quantity Surveying

IT Skills

Education

3rd Level Qualification

Tools

Buildsoft-Cubit

Cost-x

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Cost Planning) - 100k++, Dublin

Client:

ICDS Recruitment

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

15.03.2025

Expiry Date:

29.04.2025

Job Description:

This role applies to anyone based in Ireland, or in the UK and looking to return back home!

Required for leading developer undertaking large housing and apartment projects across Dublin.

Will join the Cost Planning Department, to assist in the provision of quantity surveying services under the direction of senior management undertaking pre-contract duties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a senior member of the cost planning team tasked with the preparation of cost plans from early feasibility through to detailed cost planning ready for handover to project team.
2. Participation in design team meetings through the design phases offering cost advice to ensure the financial viability of the project without compromising the design.
3. Taking off Quantities to create Bills of Quantities for upcoming developments, interpreting those BoQ’s to provide site teams with working documents and budgets.
4. Development / maintenance of a databank of construction costs to assist the ongoing Cost Estimation and Financial Appraisal process.
5. Prepare Part V applications to Local Authorities and follow those submissions to ensure compliance is achieved.
6. Liaising and engaging PQS consultant to prepare BOQ for the project budget, ensuring the PQS has the latest information.
7. Attend meetings and undertake site visits.

Requirements:

1. Relevant 3rd level qualification.
2. Several years' post-graduate experience with developer, Tier 1 main contractor or PQS practice.
3. Good IT skills with competency at Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-x or equivalent.
4. Strong analytical skills and ability to represent findings.
5. A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

On Offer:

1. Pension
2. 10-25% bonus
3. Life Assurance
4. Income Protection
5. Annual Leave: 25 days
6. Professional Subs: up to €500 per annum
7. Relocation support where necessary
8. Plus more!

If you are thinking in making a change, please apply.