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Job Description
Project Quantity Surveyor role in Cork, Ireland, involves managing commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring value is maximized and commitments are met.
Our client, a leading construction company, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing project teams in Cork. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day commercial and contract activities, including contract administration, change management, and negotiation of subcontract orders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day commercial and contract activities
- Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers
- Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of subcontract orders
- Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans, and feasibility studies
- Validate and approve sub-contractors' interim applications and final submissions
- Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meetings to ensure scope is clearly defined
- Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review and presentation
- Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations
- Negotiate, draft, and submit Final Accounts, including claims for loss and expense, delay, and disruption
- Maintain a productive relationship with design team professionals and client representatives
- Ensure full and proper implementation of commercial procedures
Requirements:
- Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics or equivalent degree recognised by SCSI and/or RICS
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of various forms of contract used in the construction industry
- Ability to critically evaluate and identify gaps in documentation and commercial opportunity
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, techniques, and systems
- Demonstrates commercial awareness, market, competition, and value for money
- Strong numeracy and report writing skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, with a focus on results
- Strong attention to detail
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must have full authorisation to work in Ireland. We are unable to consider candidates without the necessary visa in place.