Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

My client boasts a wide range of sectorial exposure across the construction and civil engineering industry that includes the design manufacture and installation of structural precast concrete throughout Ireland and the UK.

Due to our continuing growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced QS /Estimator to join our team.

The individual we are seeking will be robust, commercially accountable with both a high level of articulation and numeracy. Ideally you will have at least 3-5 years’ experience with Quantity Surveying background and preferably in the Precast Concrete or Concrete Frame Construction sector. The person should be experienced in review of contracts for risk allocation and mitigation in pre-tender and pre-award phase.

The person shall also be experienced in the preparation of subcontracts for award to supply chain partners of the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Review of incoming engineering and architectural drawings and enquiries from clients and preparation of material and product quantities and labour estimates to assemble an estimate/quotation for project.

·      Liaison with the client and design engineers in the pre-bid review of design and preliminary design development.

·      Preparation of the project estimate and processing of documentation for submission to client.

·      Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involves liaising with architects, engineers and subcontractors.

·      Liaison with Estimating Manager and/or Commercial Director on final bid and strategy.

·      Follow up communication with our client/customer to track bid progress and access status of bids.

·      Updating our Jarvis CRM (Customer Relations Management) records with all estimate’s/tender/ bids.

·      Uploading and maintenance of all information for new projects to company JARVIS ERP system.

·      Coordination with site and production teams on project specification information including project procurement requirements.

·      Monitoring and tracking of commercial aspects of the project as it passes through design and production stages and to track variations.

·      Monitor and keep track of project progress and responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.

·      Actively work with project managers and design team relating to contract variations.

·      Accessing project and product feedback costing metrics from company ERP system.

·      Liaison with accounts department on all commercial aspects of project.

·      Preparing monthly progress payment applications and final account.

·      Reporting to management on the financial progression and costs control of projects.

·      Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.

Skills & Qualities:

·       The suitable candidate will hold a Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree and/or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or SCS).

·      QS will have 3-5 years plus experience with a main building contractor.

·      Suitable applicants will have a proven track record and thorough knowledge of Irish and UK construction and or civil engineering sectors.

Note: QS must be capable of providing all core-related QS functions from cost estimating, Bill of Quantity production, tender document preparation, contract administration, claims negotiation, final account settlement, etc. over an extensive portfolio of projects.

·      Excellent verbal, written communication & interpersonal skills (English)

·      Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills combined with the ability to delegate

·      Ability to work under pressure, balance priorities, and meet strict deadlines is essential and being highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.

·      Excellent time management skills, mange workload efficiently and effectively Key Competencies for this role.

·      Demonstrated proficient competency around the key values of the company along with other job specific competencies.

·      Team Player:

Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain solution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.

·      Initiative:

Can work alone and team to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.

·      Customer Focus:

Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of our suppliers & people. Always works closely with customers/SM People, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.

·      Leadership skills:

Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction.

·      Effective Communication skills:

Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image.

·      Influencing:

Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

·      Problem Solving:

Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action