Job Description
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at MHI's manufacturing plant and offices in Co. Cavan.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare tender documents for submission.
* Analyse tender returns.
* Develop bills of quantities from drawings or tenders. Experience with Cubit software is an advantage.
* Price/forecast the cost of different materials needed for the project.
* Track changes to design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly.
* Procure services of contractors and/or subcontractors, negotiate rates and manage accounts.
* Measure and value work done on site.
* Prepare, submit and agree interim and final valuations with client representatives.
* E nsure understanding and adherence to all contract obligations by stakeholders.
* Negotiate.
* Have a good working knowledge of MS Excel and ability to learn specialist software.
* Write detailed reports.
* B uild excellent relationships with stakeholders.
* P ay attention to detail and have a methodical approach to work.
* Advise Senior Management of issues that may impact Company performance, whether commercial, operational or otherwise.
* Liaise with other departments to provide controls during contract progress.
* Liaise with client and other construction professionals, such as site managers and project managers.
Ideal Candidate:
* Relevant experience working as a QS and be qualified to degree level.
* Experience working in construction in a similar role – minimum of five years.
* Strong skills in planning, organisational and time management.
* Good communication skills with ability to build sound business relationships with all stakeholders.
* Good work ethic and attitude, forward thinker.
* Commercially and Contractually aware.
* Highly organised individual.