Quantity Surveyor Job In Galway

As a Quantity Surveyor in Aviva's dynamic Customer Experience Team, you will play a key role in the strategic handling of property claims, driving technical excellence and contributing to the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive technical excellence through effective identification and scoping of work, ensuring high-quality results and efficient project delivery.
• Analyze repair/reinstatement costs, negotiate costs/contracts/schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Calculate quantities and costs for materials, labour, and timeframes, and prepare tender packages including bills of quantities.
• Manage risk, value engineer, and cost control measures to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate proposed projects, and provide expert advice on engineering and construction principles.

Requirements

• Insurance qualification (APA/CIP) is desirable, but not essential, as appropriate training can be provided.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong maths, numerical, and data analysis skills, and project management capabilities.
• Understanding of engineering and construction principles, knowledge of market rates/trends, and excellent negotiation skills.
• A high degree of flexibility and self-motivation, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous pension scheme, with employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Health and dental insurance contributions after six months, and a range of other benefits and discounts.

About Aviva

Aviva is a leading insurer and financial services provider, committed to shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, or those with other caring responsibilities.