Quantity Surveyor

The purpose of this role is to provide commercial support to the project team, to minimize the costs of the project and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Manage day to day commercial and contract activities

  • Creation and monitoring of procurement schedule

  • Ensure supplier agreement and sub-contractors are managed in accordance with company policies

  • Use the agreed costing system for allocation and coding to meet all internal and external requirements

  • Providing regular updates/information to ensure contract milestones are achieved 

  • Payment applications – monthly or as agreed with the client

  • Update contract obligations to meet additional client requirements

  • Manage Tender Vs Construction Cost analysis

  • Manage sub-contractor accounts, providing Project Managers assistance in selecting/appointing sub-contractors, drafting sub-contractor contracts, processing payments and controlling variations.

  • Contract Negotiations, agreement of payment terms and milestones

  • Liaising with the client and sub-contractors (attending site meetings when required)

  • Regular contact with Site Engineers, Site Managers and Project Managers, for project updates and tracking project Variations

  • Monitor progress/track changes to the design and/or construction work for in house and subcontractor work and adjust budget projections accordingly

  • Responsible for notifying client/senior management of any increased project value or issues which may affect company performance

  • Responsible for production and presentation of monthly cost reports to Contracts Manager.

Skills / Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience in similar role

  • Experience within the construction industry mandatory

  • Ability to build strong working relationships

  • Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Self-motivated / Able to work on their own initiative

  • Keen interest in learning & professional development

  • Site Visits Required.

  • Willingness to travel across EMEA Region.

Location:

Limerick or Dublin Office.

Apply:

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time. Please send your CV to recruitment@hmveng.ie or feel free to contact us with any queries you might have.  You can be assured of the highest levels of confidentiality.