Design Build Search are working closely with one of Corks leading contractors.
Due to exciting growth across multiple sectors they have an opening for a Senior QS.
The successful applicant will be based in our clients head office 30 minutes north west from Cork City.
The successful applicant will be working on a mix of projects from residential, industrial, education and fit-out Scope of Projects: Residential, fit-out.
Education and industrial Minimum Hold a degree in construction economics or Quantity Surveying Minimum 5 years experience Ability to price and estimate project Ability to agree final accounts, negotiations with sub-contractors Role and responsibilities include: Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates.
All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections Experience in project management Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft excel and word Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.
Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explores variances, manging issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery.
Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost date to be effective on cost reduction.
Skills: Quantity Surveying Cost Management Estimating Tender finance Benefits: Work From Home