Job Description
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the costs and contracts associated with infrastructure and maintenance projects. This involves preparing detailed estimates, managing budgets, evaluating contractor performance, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Estimating and Budgeting
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor services.
* Develop and monitor budgets for all project works, ensuring they are aligned with contract requirements and delivering value for money.
* Evaluate cost implications for various procurement options, ensuring competitive pricing.
Cost Control and Financial Management
* Oversee cost control processes to monitor actual spending against the budget, ensuring that any deviations are addressed through corrective actions.
* Provide ongoing cost analysis, identifying potential savings opportunities, and recommending strategies for cost optimization throughout the lifecycle of the project.
* Implement financial tracking systems to ensure real-time cost reporting and transparency, ensuring that any cost overruns or savings are communicated to the project team and stakeholders.
* Prepare monthly financial reports detailing cost performance, projections, and cash flow for project works.
Procurement and Contract Management
* Analyse tenders and proposals, evaluating them based on price, quality, and compliance with technical specifications.
* Manage contract administration, including the review and approval of contractor claims, variations, and payments. Ensure that all contractual terms are met, and any disputes are resolved effectively.
Risk Management and Value Engineering
* Conduct detailed cost-risk assessments for all project works, ensuring that financial risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated.
* Work closely with the project team to implement changes resulting from value engineering efforts, ensuring that cost reductions do not compromise the quality, safety, or sustainability of the project.
* Provide cost-related input to the change control process, ensuring all financial impacts are documented and approved before implementation.
Project Monitoring and Performance Reporting
* Monitor project progress and compare it to the agreed budgets, highlighting any potential cost overruns or delays. Ensure that corrective actions are taken where necessary.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
* Promote sustainable procurement practices, aligning with the company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting local suppliers.
* Contribute to safety and risk management assessments for maintenance and upgrade projects, ensuring that financial provisions are in place to cover health and safety compliance costs.
Stakeholder and Client Collaboration
* Collaborate with clients, including, Transport Infrastructure Ireland TII, to provide detailed cost analysis and project financial reports as required.
* Engage with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and legal requirements.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Contribute to the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ensuring that procurement practices support local suppliers and promote sustainable development.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Irish construction law, procurement processes, and industry standards is essential; experience delivering projects in Ireland is highly desirable
Also:
* Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, civil engineering, or similar industries.
* Ideally a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field (professional qualifications such as MRICS or equivalent preferred).
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, public procurement regulations, and cost management systems.
* Proven experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting for large-scale projects.
* Familiarity with asset management principles and lifecycle costing in infrastructure projects.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proficient in the use of financial and project management software such as Excel, Project, or similar systems.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
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