Project Quantity Surveyor

flynn Ireland; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Flynn is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to own all QS duties on projects in the Netherlands. You will manage commercial and contractual commitments to maximize value, including change management, budgets and cash flow, while coordinating with design teams and clients.

The role reports to the Commercial Manager / Senior QS and offers a path through Commercial Director to drive project success. Strong contract knowledge and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• 3–5 years' quantity surveying experience.
• Knowledge of main construction contract forms (NEC, RIAI, FIDIC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of registers (e.g. Change Order Log).
• Negotiate and obtain best value with subcontract orders.
• Participate in budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions.
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meetings and define scope.
• Prepare monthly Cost Value Reports for review and presentation to senior staff.
• Maximise cash flow through timely valuations with supporting documentation.
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including claims.
• Maintain relationships with Design team and Client representatives.
• Ensure implementation of Team Commercial procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Budgeting

Change management

Subcontracting

Valuations

Final accounts

Contract forms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Job description

Flynn is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

We are currently seeking experienced and talented Quantity Surveyors to join our high performing project team in the Netherlands. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then Flynn is the company for you.

REPORTING TO: Commercial Manager / Senior QS

Purpose of Role

Own all quantity surveying duties on your projects to ensure all commercial & contractual commitments are met & value is maximized.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers (e.g. Change Order Log)
• Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of subcontract orders.
• Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies as appropriate
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions including compliance with the Construction Contracts Act
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meeting to ensure scope is clearly defined & appoint subcontractor in line with FMC subcontract terms and with any flow downs from the main contract to mitigate any contractual risk
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with Commercial Managers /Project Managers/Contracts Managers and presentation to the Projects Directors
• Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations with full and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including claims in respect of; loss and expense, delay and disruption and any time extensions
• Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Team Commercial procedures where delegated authority so requires

The Candidate

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• 3-5 year's of quantity surveying experience
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (NEC, RIAI, FIDIC etc.)
• Ability to critically evaluate and identify gaps in documentation and commercial opportunity (contracts, drawings, specs, CVR’s)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, techniques and systems
• Demonstrates commercial awareness – market, competition, value for money
• Strong numeracy and report writing skills
• Strong negotiation & conflict management skills and Process oriented with focus on results.
• Process oriented & strong attention to detail

Career Path

Flynn implement a highly structured career progression programme through a continual professional development programme (PDP) and mentoring programme which has been the foundation to our success. As a Project Quantity Surveyor, the operational career path for highly performing individuals is to progress to Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, to Commercial Manager to Commercial Director Level.

Remuneration

Flynn offer a competitive remuneration or international package to include basic salary, pension and life assurance, healthcare, car allowance/company vehicle.

Flynn is an equal opportunities employer

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