Project Quantity Surveyor Role
A leading main contractor is seeking a skilled Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large-scale residential development in Cork.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a housing project (160+ units) and working closely with the Commercial Director and project team. This includes full commercial management of a residential project, including cost planning, subcontractor accounts, and cost reporting. The ideal candidate will procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring competitive pricing and contract compliance. They will also prepare, monitor, and report project costs, budgets, and forecasts to the Commercial Director, evaluate and finalize monthly valuations and final accounts, and liaise with site management, clients, and subcontractors to ensure all commercial aspects are in line with the project schedule and specifications.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the commercial aspects of a housing project (160+ units)
* Work closely with the Commercial Director and project team
* Full commercial management of a residential project, including cost planning, subcontractor accounts, and cost reporting
* Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring competitive pricing and contract compliance
* Prepare, monitor, and report project costs, budgets, and forecasts to the Commercial Director
* Evaluate and finalize monthly valuations and final accounts
* Liaise with site management, clients, and subcontractors to ensure all commercial aspects are in line with the project schedule and specifications
Requirements:
* 3+ years experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably with a main contractor in the residential sector
* Strong negotiation, commercial awareness, and decision-making skills
* Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with the wider team
* Experience with CostX or EQUE2 is advantageous but not essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills