Design Build Search are working closely with a leading Civil Contractor who have an opening for a Senio Quantity Surveyor. The successful applicant will be based in our clients Laois office. Within this position you will be supported by a strong commercial team. Scope of Projects: Civil, Groundworks and utilities Minimum Hold a degree in construction economics or Quantity Surveying Minimum 7 years experience Ability to price and estimate project Ability to agree final accounts, negotiations with sub-contractors Role and responsibilities include: Analyse blue prints 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 BOQ Tender