Mechanical Quantity Surveyor position in Dublin with Top Global Construction Contractor

• Top 20 Global Construction Company | Over €3 billion turnover!
• Excellent Salary with plenty of generous benefits
• Opportunity to develop a long standing career with no glass ceiling and scope for career progression
• Large prestigious projects; pharmaceutical, data centre, industrial etc.

Oradeo Recruitment is presently seeking interest for an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join an international market leading Construction Company based in the Leinster area. The successful Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will be involved in a number of large, prestigious projects for many well-known blue chip clients within the Data Centre, Industrial and Pharmaceutical, Power Generation sectors etc.

This tier one organisation originates from central Europe and has grown into an internationally diversified firm operating on every continent on a number of prestigious clients within a number of key sectors including Advanced Technology Facilities, Life Science & Chemicals, High Tech Infrastructure and Cleanroom Technologies & Controlled Environments.

As a member of the commercial team the Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will be tasked with managing the successful delivery of a number of interesting projects within the Leinster area initially based on a large multimillion industrial project, however this role will in time give the successful individual the opportunity to further develop their career with this well-established organisation into a more senior management function.

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

• Procurement – operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
• Reviewing and commercial management of all projects, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting
• Identify, analyse and report on trends within the business & projects
• Provide data and analysis of issues & risks as required by management
• Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting
• Ensure compliance with Contract Programme /Schedule and provide weekly reports to construction team on planned versus actual progress
• Review all incoming correspondence from employers, design team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies
• As a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor you will be tasked with ensuring the construction team is adhering to all contractual requirements and providing advice and monitoring of same
• Ensure reporting is in line with group policies & highlight exceptions to management
• You will manage a team of quantity surveyors to ensure all commercial aspects of the business are managed effectively
• You will be responsible for cost controlling costs on all projects and ensuring budgets are achieved.
• As a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor you will play a key role in the management of the client relationships from a commercial perspective and ensuring all final accounts are agreed, whilst retaining the business relationship.
• Monitoring projects through design stage and working with the design team to ensure project deliverables are achieved and project risks are minimised
• Issuing tender queries and preparation of tender reports and letting of Mechanical sub-contract packages
• Preparing progress applications and cost reports, and monthly management accounts for each project.
• Vetting all main contracts and negotiations of the commercial risks with perspective clients
• You’ll support the Commercial Director and take responsibility for the commercial assurance of the projects under management
• You’ll provide commercial assurance of project margin performance through accurate forecasting and identification of issues giving rise to commercial risk, management of commercial performance and cash flow
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms. Retentions apply as per agreements.
• Ability to administer the contract obligations and meet additional client requirements. Issue interim and final accounts and progress applications per project and contract requirements. Monthly applications to be all inclusive of accurate re-measures, site changes, dayworks and any applicable contract claims. Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate.

Necessary Requirements:

• 3^rd level Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction economics
• A strong technical background in contracting is essential for this role
• A proven track record of quantity surveying fundamentals is essential
• Strong operational skills and an attention to detail, and experience of the design build process
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
• Have gained a minimum of 5+ years’ experience working on building projects in the UK, Mainland Europe or Ireland as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, working with a recognised M&E Contractor
• Possesses experience working on projects in-excess of €20 million in either industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical or data centres with an established main contractor/ M&E subcontractor
• Good presentation and general management skills
• Strong written communication abilities, and the ability to negotiate a strong commercial position for the company are also essential
• The ability to multi-task and take an overview on a large number of projects at any time.

For more information about this Mechanical Quantity Surveyor position or other M&E Quantity Surveyor opportunities, contact Kevin Nolan at Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 1 687 7188/ +44 845 643 4964 or apply in confidence.

About Oradeo– Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, UK, Europe and Middle East for professional recruitment services. Oradeo Recruitment are also experts in the provision of managed labour in Construction & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, Mechanical & Electrical, Warehousing and Logistics and Industry

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