Quantity Surveyor | Tier One Contractor |Dublin

Quantity Surveyor | Tier One Contractor |Dublin

• Opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction team.
• The role involves managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, including subcontract procurement, cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• A commercially focused position offering the opportunity to work closely with project teams, manage subcontractor relationships and contribute to successful project delivery.

Oradeo Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction team. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring costs are controlled, contractual entitlements are protected and commercial risks are effectively managed. Working closely with site management and the wider project team, the Quantity Surveyor will oversee procurement, subcontractor management, financial reporting and commercial administration, while also supporting and supervising junior commercial staff.

Senior Engineer Responsibilities:

• Prepare tenders, analyse and select subcontractors, negotiate and finalise subcontract orders.
• Manage the financial and commercial aspects of subcontractor packages through to final account completion.
• Maintain accurate site records and document control.
• Record site measurements and ensure compliance with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Assist with project forecasts, commercial targets and Contract Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Prepare valuations and variations, maintaining sufficient supporting records and agreeing changes as works progress.
• Update projected final accounts and ensure submissions are completed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
• Implement the agreed commercial strategy and maintain and protect the company’s commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Participate in contract value reviews, maintaining an independent view of project costs and commercial performance.
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures where required.
• Develop an understanding of project insurances and warranties.
• Engage in cash management activities to support effective cash flow.
• Support tendering processes and pre-construction activities as required.
• Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, reviewing their work and providing guidance.
• Apply effective written and verbal communication skills and make appropriate use of technology platforms.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, ownership and strong time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Necessary Skills & Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry, managing costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience undertaking Contract Value Reviews (CVRs), forecasting, cost reporting and cash flow management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and work collaboratively with project teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Working towards relevant professional accreditation, with CIOB membership or eligibility.
• Completion of a two-day Safety Appreciation course, including contract and commercial awareness.
• Strong understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Experience working on larger Design & Build contracts is desirable.
• Knowledge of claims, dispute resolution and contract law is desirable.
• Exposure to contracts valued above €15 million / £15 million is desirable.
• Experience taking responsibility for controlling traditional contracts is desirable.
• Experience supervising Assistant Quantity Surveyors and signing off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues is desirable.

For more information about this Quantity Surveyor position or other senior construction & engineering opportunities, contact Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 16877188 or email recruitment@oradeo.com

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, the UK, and Europe for professional recruitment services and managed labour across Construction & Civil Engineering, Data Centres, Mechanical & Electrical, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energies sectors.