Quantity Surveyor

€45,000 - €60,000

Galway – Ireland

Permanent

About the role

My client is one of the leading construction companies in Ireland offering new build and refurbishment services across the Healthcare, Education and Leisure sectors

They have an exciting project about to get underway in the new build of local Sports centres and stadiums.  They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with at least 3 – 5 years’ experience, holding SCQF level 8 qualification, who is eager to grow with the company and overseen and mentored by a senior quantity surveyor

For this role they are not offering sponsorship  

Job Description

• Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility

• Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe

• Negotiating labour contracts and schedules

• Advising clients and crew on legal matters and disputes

• Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs

• Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment

• Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients

Qualifications

• SCQF level 8 qualification
• Undergraduate/master’s degree in quantity surveying
• Verbal and written communication, including active listening for determining client needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports
• Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs
• Customer service for client satisfaction
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Understanding of engineering science, construction and technology
• Understanding of current building, health and safety regulations
• Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs