Job Opportunity:
* A prominent cost consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major utilities provider in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and mitigate commercial exposure; implement value engineering strategies.
* Develop and manage procurement schedules.
* Enforce contractual compliance through meticulous record-keeping, notices, and change processes.
* Generate cost and value reports for senior management.
* Monitor risk, variation, and EOT tracking, integrating it into monthly submissions.
* Prepare and analyze project cost reports.
* Present commercial positions at regular management reviews.
* Lead subcontract procurement and ongoing account management.
* Coordinate with accounts; validate supplier requisitions and invoices.
* Review and update subcontract documentation, payment certificates, and templates.
* Measure, price, negotiate, and agree variation allowances.
* Verify project costs and reconcile discrepancies.
* Manage commercial and contractual interfaces with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
* Assess entitlement and administer payments.
* Reconcile cost-to-value and forecast performance.
* Mentor junior surveyors and facilitate capability development.
Essential Requirements:
* Background in civils, drainage, or utilities (water or electricity).
* Minimum 8 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or utilities.
* Degree or recognized professional qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Full clean driving license.
Technical Skills:
* Quantity surveying software
* Microsoft Excel
* Project management tools