Project Quantity Surveyor

Team Horizon is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, who are a leading construction & fit out company. This is a permanent position working on a high value Commercial & Pharmaceutical projects in Cork.

Why you should apply:

·Excellent career progression opportunities as well as competetive salaries & benefits pacakges on offer

·Work with high performing teams in stimulating environments, delivering projects to the highest standard of excellence & quality

What you will be doing:

·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 Commercial procedures

What you need to apply:

·Third level qualification 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)

·Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (RIAI, PWC, JCT 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. Strong attention to detail