Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to focus on projects within the Life Sciences sector in Cork. The successful QS will be working as part of a multidisciplinary project engineering team onsite.
Pre-Contract Responsibilities
* Preparing capital cost estimates
* Implementing Target Value Design (TVD)
* Carrying out value engineering appraisals in coordination with the Design Team and/or Employer, in conjunction with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager
* Preparing pricing documents for tender packages
* Drafting PQQ questionnaires
* Handling queries during the tender period
* Conducting commercial evaluations of tender submissions
* Negotiating with tenderers
Post Contract Duties
* Valuing progress on-site for interim certificates
* Tracking changes to design and construction work, adjusting budget forecasts accordingly, and managing commercial contracts
* Expediting contractors' insurances, bonds, and collateral warranties
* Validating contractors' final accounts
* Managing cash flow
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
* At least 3 years of experience in a consultancy or main contractor environment, carrying out pre- and post-contract duties
* Experience in Pharma/Biopharma is a bonus but not essential
* Strong understanding of building details and construction technology
* Strong IT skills, specifically in Excel, Cubit, CostX, and Outlook, are beneficial
Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone's contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. Join us to do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We are committed to equality and inclusion, aiming to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all. We believe diverse experiences foster the most innovative ideas. Our ED&I efforts focus on six workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is key to our success.
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