Project Quantity Surveyor

REPORTING TO: Commercial Manager / Senior QS

Purpose of Role:

Own all quantity surveying duties on your projects to ensure all commercial & contractual commitments are met & value is maximised.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers (e.g., Change Order Log)
• Negotiate and obtain best value with the placement of subcontract orders
• Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans, and feasibility studies as appropriate
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions, ensuring compliance with the Construction Contracts Act
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meetings to ensure the scope is clearly defined and appoint subcontractors in line with FMC subcontract terms and any flow downs from the main contract to mitigate any contractual risk
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with Commercial Managers / Project Managers / Contracts Managers and presentation to the Projects Directors
• Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations with full and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Negotiate, draft, and submit Final Accounts including claims in respect of loss and expense, delay and disruption, and any time extensions
• Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Team Commercial procedures where delegated authority so requires

Requirements:

• Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and/or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Experience of working on large-scale, complex construction projects
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT etc.)
• Ability to critically evaluate and identify gaps in documentation and commercial opportunity (contracts, drawings, specs, CVR’s)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, techniques, and systems
• Demonstrates commercial awareness – market, competition, value for money
• Strong numeracy and report writing skills
• Strong negotiation & conflict management skills and process-oriented with a focus on results
• Process-oriented & strong attention to detail

Join our client's diverse international team in Frankfurt as a Project Quantity Surveyor. Work on prestigious blue-chip projects and accelerate your career growth. Manage quantity surveying tasks, fulfil commercial and contractual commitments, and collaborate with top industry leaders. 

If you are ready to advance your career with a leading international team, apply now!