Quantity Surveyor

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing construction team in Dublin, Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional to support the successful delivery of projects by managing costs, contracts, procurement, and subcontractor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders.
• Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.
• Maintaining site records and document control.
• Recording site measurements.
• Assisting with forecasts, targets, and contract value reconciliations.
• Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.
• Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner.
• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
• Implement commercial strategy.
• Maintain and protect commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Participate in contract value reviews maintaining an independent view.
• Identify and assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop understanding of insurances and warranties.
• Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow.
• Support tender processes as required.
• Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, checking their work.
• Maintain site records and control documents.
• Apply clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively utilise technology platforms.
• Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and ownership.
• Apply time management, organisational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Requirements

• Required

  • Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation.
  • 2-day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness.
  • CIOB membership or eligibility.

• Desirable

  • Experience with larger Design and Build contracts.
  • Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution.
  • Understanding of contract law.
  • Involvement with contracts above €/£15m without responsibility.
  • Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts.
  • Supervise Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign-off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a growing construction team.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, providing expert solutions across various sectors. We are committed to helping our clients and candidates achieve their career goals.

Apply Now to join our team and be part of our exciting projects in Dublin, Ireland.