Quantity Surveyor

Our Client, a Main Contractor in Mayo, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

They operate in various construction sectors with excellent opportunities for career growth. Ideally it would suit a candidate with 4+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Tendering for jobs
• Compiling bills of quantities
• Forward ordering project materials as quantified.
• Manage contracts - in relation to allocation of labour to each job, resolving site issues & monitoring work quality.
• Payments to sub-contractors.
• Keep costs within budget
• Adhere to project program
• Preparation & submission of claims for variations, valuations, final accounts always to strict deadlines
• Prepare weekly reports on job progress
• Preparation of final accounts.
• Chase outstanding moneys.
• Prepare weekly reports on job costing, payments received, overdue accounts & report on any staff related issues to managing director.
• Attend Site Meetings as required.

Necessary skills and requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• 3rd level Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction economics
• A proven track record of quantity surveying
• Strong operational skills and an attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Strong written communication abilities are also essential
• Strong customers focus skills and attitude.
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team or on own initiative
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at a high level of quality
• Ability to work well under pressure and anticipate any problems
• Enthusiastic and Hardworking