Quantity Surveyor

1103375
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cork
  • Specialism

    Construction
  • Industry

    Energy, Utilities & Mining
  • Pay

    DOE

Construction, mechanical and Electrical Engineering, property and surveying

Hays Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client, a leading semi state utility company based in Cork.

Position: Quantity Surveyor
Our team in the Centre of Engineering provides the full range of planning, design, construction and maintenance services requires for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland and overseas. The Quantity Surveyor role will encompass all aspects of quantity surveying and cost management for our full range of civil engineering projects including electrical substation and infrastructure developments, ducting & cabling works, general civil engineering and construction projects. The role will involve close liaison with Senior Quantity Surveyors and other design professionals, clients and contractors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pre & Post Contract Commercial Management duties from preparation of Order of Magnitude Costs, Bills of Quantities and tender documentation through to tender assessment, valuations and management of post contract changes
  • Liaison with Procurement Function and report writing
  • Promoting the safety management culture across all activities demonstrating visible commitment to safety
  • Assist with mentoring and professional development of junior staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: -
Essential
  • Minimum Quantity Surveying experience of 5 years (Post Qualification)
  • Proven track record of delivery projects on time and to the highest professional standards
  • Self-motivation and ability to project-manage own work and coordinate with those working alongside him/her
  • Proven record of being results driven and customer oriented.
  • A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service
  • Knowledge of the administration of main conditions of contract including FIDIC Conditions of Contract

Desirable
  • Experience in the use of Buildsoft & Cubit software would be advantageous
  • Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility projects would be advantageous

Qualifications Essential
  • Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification

Desirable
  • MRICS/MSCSI qualified, with Legal Registration under the Building Control Act 2007


What you need to do now
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Talk to Noel O' Donovan, the specialist consultant managing this position

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