Your new company
Your new company is a semi-State body that operates nationally and is responsible for some of Ireland's key transport infrastructure. They have offices nationwide and are currently going through a sustained period of growth.They are undertaking major, transformative railway projects around the country. As such, they are looking for a well-experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Investment Division to work alongside the Commercial Manager for this project.
Your new role
In your new role, you will be joining the commercial team in the Capital Investment Division and undertaking key responsibilities to support the acquisition, roll-out, and completion of a crucial public transport project.Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Diligent Contract Management from tender stage to project completion.
* Effective utilisation of in-house and external resources.
* Ensure in conjunction with this project's Commercial Manager that value for money is delivered and achieved.
* Review project budget cost estimates and detailed cost plans and undertake regular updates as required.
* Challenge all aspects of a project, particularly those with time and cost impacts.
* Integrate fully within the project management teams to provide an effective commercial & contractual support function.
* Assist the Project Manager to identify, analyse and quantify project risks and update Risk Register & Risk Management Plan.
* Review tender documentation and advise on completeness of the design information to ensure that the fixed price lump sum principle in the public works contracts is not being compromised because of incomplete design, unrealistic programmes etc.
* Preparation of bills of quantities.
* To manage budget and costs associated with the project programme.
* To review and assess costing information issued by external consultants.
* Check progress of applications and prepare payment certificates for certification.
* Proactively monitor, challenge and report on costs of variations and claims in conjunction with the organisation's Change Control Procedure (PM005).
* Undertake proactive cost monitoring on all projects. Comparison and reporting on planned versus actual internal costs.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven commercial skills, awareness and experience (pre- & post-contract duties) on large construction projects;
* Demonstrable ability to manage and administer construction contracts.
* Detailed knowledge and application of the Public Works suite of contracts.
* Knowledge and awareness of other standard forms of Contract - CWMF, RIAI, IEI, FIDIC and NEC
* Experience and involvement in construction dispute resolution proceedings (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication etc.);
* Minimum qualifications are QS / Construction Economics degree or Construction / Project Management degree and/or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or SCS)Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
* Minimum of 7 years relevant experience commensurate to this role.
* Demonstrable ability to produce bills of quantities, tender and contract documentation;
* Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
* Experience of Final Account negotiations and settlements.
* Experience in the management of change control on projects
What you'll get in return
In return for your efforts, you will work for a public sector organisation where you will receive second-to-none learning and development.You will work as part of a fantastic, high-performance team with progression within encouraged and supported. You will work Monday to Friday-
36 hours
per week.You will mainly be based out of their office in Inchicore, Dublin 8 and there is an element of
hybrid working
(to be confirmed).You will be remunerated on a strong salary. This salary is budgeted for
€91,000 to €94,000
per annum and this is solely based on your experience.You will also have 25 days annual leave and 10 paid Bank Holidays per year.
This is a job for life for the right person.
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