Senior Quantity Surveyor: Pharma Project Leader in Athlone

HireHive; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Phone & Laptop

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Conack, one of Ireland's leading construction companies, seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a key commercial role on a major pharmaceutical project based in Athlone.

You will manage cost reporting, procurement, subcontract administration, and financial controls across high-value work packages, reporting to the Commercial Manager and collaborating with project teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years' post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing subcontract packages, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple commercial priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial management software.
• Experience working on construction projects in Ireland is highly desirable.
• Previous experience on pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial, healthcare or technically complex projects would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial and financial management of key project packages.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, valuations and payment applications.
• Lead the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender analysis, negotiation and appointment.
• Prepare, issue and administer subcontract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage variations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare accurate monthly commercial reports for senior management.
• Ensure contractual notices, records and supporting commercial documentation are maintained.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, Design Team, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Support the management and resolution of contractual and commercial matters.
• Assist with cash-flow forecasting and project financial planning.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where required.
• Contribute to tender submissions, procurement strategies and commercial reviews.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of a technically complex, high-value pharmaceutical construction project.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Procurement

Valuations

Final accounts

Excel

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial management software

Job description

Conack, one of Ireland's leading construction companies, seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a key commercial role on a major pharmaceutical project based in Athlone.

You will manage cost reporting, procurement, subcontract administration, and financial controls across high-value work packages, reporting to the Commercial Manager and collaborating with project teams nationwide.