Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary:

Oradeo Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the management of projects, budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising and reporting to the Project Director and the Contracts Manager.
• Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are met.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations on behalf of the company.
• The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be representative of the company at all relevant site and other meetings.
• Reviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects.
• Estimating and tendering for projects in conjunction with Head Office Quantity Surveying Department.
• Negotiating new projects with price premiums which are cost effective.
• Subcontract purchasing and monitoring of packages on site.
• Monitoring of contra charges and notification to sub-contractors.
• Sub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account payments.
• Compiling the variation log and signing off on variations with Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Final account preparations.
• Cost monitoring and reporting while attending all monthly cost reporting meetings.
• Cash flow forecasting for projects and issuing monthly reports to accounts.
• As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be encouraged to mentor intermediate & Junior Quantity Surveyors to encourage performance.

Requirements:

• 3rd level qualifications in Quantity Surveying or construction economics.
• Professional charter ship / accreditation with a recognised body will be advantageous.
• No less than 4+ years of professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, final accounts and cost reporting.
• Ideally you will possess relevant experience working on projects in-excess of €50 million within Ireland or the UK working for a recognised contractor or property developer on any or all of the following project types: commercial, mixed-use, residential, hotels, educational etc.
• Displays thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and drawings.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying Packages (Buildsoft).
• Proven track record in PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects.
• Demonstrates excellent budgetary responsibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with emphasis on ability to provide and explain reports accurately.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.