My client boasts a wide range of sectorial exposure across the construction and civil engineering industry that includes the design, manufacture, and installation of structural precast concrete throughout Ireland and the UK.
Due to our continuing growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced QS/Estimator to join our team.
The individual we are seeking will be robust, commercially accountable with both a high level of articulation and numeracy. Ideally, you will have at least 3-5 years’ experience with a Quantity Surveying background and preferably in the Precast Concrete or Concrete Frame Construction sector. The person should be experienced in the review of contracts for risk allocation and mitigation in the pre-tender and pre-award phase.
The person shall also be experienced in the preparation of subcontracts for award to supply chain partners of the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review incoming engineering and architectural drawings and enquiries from clients and prepare material and product quantities and labour estimates to assemble an estimate/quotation for the project.
2. Liaise with the client and design engineers in the pre-bid review of design and preliminary design development.
3. Prepare the project estimate and process documentation for submission to the client.
4. Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involves liaising with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
5. Liaise with Estimating Manager and/or Commercial Director on final bid and strategy.
6. Follow up communication with our client/customer to track bid progress and assess the status of bids.
7. Update our Jarvis CRM (Customer Relations Management) records with all estimates/tender/bids.
8. Upload and maintain all information for new projects to the company JARVIS ERP system.
9. Coordinate with site and production teams on project specification information including project procurement requirements.
10. Monitor and track the commercial aspects of the project as it passes through design and production stages and track variations.
11. Monitor and keep track of project progress and be responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.
12. Actively work with project managers and design teams relating to contract variations.
13. Access project and product feedback costing metrics from the company ERP system.
14. Liaise with the accounts department on all commercial aspects of the project.
15. Prepare monthly progress payment applications and final accounts.
16. Report to management on the financial progression and cost control of projects.
17. Attend and contribute to internal company work-winning ‘pipeline meetings.
18. Maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.
Skills & Qualities:
1. The suitable candidate will hold a Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree and/or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or SCS).
2. QS will have 3-5 years plus experience with a main building contractor.
3. Suitable applicants will have a proven track record and thorough knowledge of Irish and UK construction and/or civil engineering sectors.
4. Excellent verbal, written communication & interpersonal skills (English).
5. Negotiating, supervisory, and leadership skills combined with the ability to delegate.
6. Ability to work under pressure, balance priorities, and meet strict deadlines is essential and being highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.
7. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages.
8. Ability to think methodically, plan, and manage projects.
9. Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills.
10. Excellent time management skills, manage workload efficiently and effectively.
Key Competencies for this role:
1. Demonstrated proficient competency around the key values of the company along with other job-specific competencies.
2. Customer Focused
3. Respect & Empower our People
4. Dedicated to excellence & Continuous Improvement
5. Act professionally & Responsibly
6. Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain solutions to issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
7. Initiative: Can work alone and in a team to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimize waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.
8. Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of our suppliers & people. Always works closely with customers/SM People, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.
9. Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction.
10. Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image.
11. Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
12. Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.
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