Company OverviewODS (O'Dwyer Steel) is a leading structural steel engineering and fabrication business serving industrial, commercial, offsite and modular sectors across Ireland and the UK. We deliver a full service from design and fabrication to finishing and on-site installation, operating under CE marking to EN 1090 and ISO-certified management systems.Position OverviewThe Junior / Graduate Quantity Surveyor is responsible for actively supporting the ongoing project management after tender stage in the form of commercial and cost management controls, budgets, payment claims, valuations, variations, final accounts and following up payments. Also assisting the Estimating Manager with material take offs, obtaining quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors.Key ResponsibilitiesSubmit payment claims, valuations, and final account for each project.Assist project managers and commercial team with cost control and managing variations.Build relationships with Clients, Main Contractors, Engineers, Architects & Quantity Surveyors.Obtain quotes and build relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors.Oversee cost control by preparing projects budgets and keeping budgets current and accurate throughout the life cycle of each project.Monitor and report on financial expenditure, ensuring alignment with financial budgets for each project.Work closely with design teams and project managers to ensure all extras / variations are costed and notified to the client.Assist project managers and commercial team with cost control and managing variations.Work closely with the Commercial Manager, Estimating Manager and the Sector Project Managers.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 1 year, preferably within the construction or engineering sectors. Knowledge of structural steel, cladding, modular buildings would be an advantage.SkillsStrong negotiation and communication skills.Ability of review, understand, analyse, and extract quantities from Engineers and Architects drawings is absolutely essential.Proficiency in cost control and cost planning.Excellent organisational and time-management abilities and ability to manage multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.Willing to learn in a growing fast paced environment.Proficient in MS Office.
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