Overview
Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Galway
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: DOE
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s growing team based in Galway. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedEstimator to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* Paid time off and holidays.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
Your new role includes
* Analyze blueprints, drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
* Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all scopes of work.
* Obtain competitive pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
* Prepare bid packages and final estimates for submission.
* Participate in bid reviews and project handovers.
* Assist project managers with budget development and cost tracking.
* Maintain a database of unit costs and historical pricing.
* Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
* Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.
Experience you need
* 3+ years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry (commercial, residential, or civil).
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing.
* Proficient in estimating software.
* Strong math and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
* Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to project sites if needed.
What’s next
* Apply Now to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
* If this role isn’t the perfect match but you\'re interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch
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