Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview

Due to ongoing expansion, new contract awards, and a robust project pipeline, a leading multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering company in Ireland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing residential projects located in Limerick, with a focus on NEC contract administration and civil engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all project-related expenditures to keep within planned budgets.
• Develop and review cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for assigned projects.
• Administer NEC contracts, interpret contract clauses precisely, handle early warnings effectively, and evaluate compensation events.
• Assess and manage contract variations and claims ensuring compliance with NEC contract procedures and prompt issue resolution.
• Perform cost analyses and risk assessments for active projects.
• Lead procurement activities, engage in subcontractor negotiation, and oversee subcontractor performance management.
• Compile, prepare, and communicate comprehensive reports detailing financial status of projects.
• Ensure all operations comply with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Support contract documentation preparation and manage variations as needed.

Required Qualifications & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional quantity surveying experience, particularly within Civil Engineering projects.
• In-depth understanding of construction contract law, cost control methods, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrable expertise with NEC contracts is mandatory.
• Skilled user of COINS, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office software packages.
• Strong analytical abilities combined with effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with negotiation skills.
• Capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging between 60000 and 70000 Euros, depending on experience.
• Company-provided vehicle or fuel card.
• Enrollment in pension scheme.
• Additional attractive employee benefits.

Additional Information

This permanent role is based onsite in Limerick. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume confidentially to the recruitment consultant for an initial discussion. The consultancy will not forward CVs to clients without explicit candidate consent. The recruitment firm has over 24 years of experience specializing in construction sector placements across Ireland and internationally.