Coffey Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Coffey Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Limerick/North Kerry for a high-profile design and build project commencing in the new year. This flagship project includes significant earthworks, complex reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and a large-scale steel portal frame building with associated cladding. As a Senior QS, you will play a critical role in ensuring the project’s commercial success by managing subcontractors, delivering accurate financial reporting, and overseeing all cost control functions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to bring expertise in cost and financial management to a high-value, complex project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial oversight, including subcontractor management, project cost management, financial analysis, and ensuring commercial viability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial & Cost Management: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs against set budgets.
* Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, negotiate contracts, assess work progress, and ensure timely payment in line with contract terms.
* Commercial Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed commercial and financial reporting systems to support project goals and inform senior management.
* Risk Analysis & Management: Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability.
* Contract Administration: Oversee contract administration, including reviewing and managing contract variations, claims, and final accounts.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including the client, partners, design team, and other project team members, ensuring all financial objectives align with project milestones.
* Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
Skills & Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Chartered or working towards SCSI Chartership is desirable but not essential.
* Experience: 6–10 years of experience in civil engineering/commercial building construction, ideally with a focus on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of financial management systems (e.g., Candy Estimating System, IFS).
* Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
* Commercial Awareness: Excellent commercial and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and market trends. Strong understanding of all current Main Contract Conditions is also required.
* Analytical Skills: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to support effective decision-making.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package, including pension and health coverage.
* Career Growth Potential: Opportunity for career advancement within a leading civil engineering contractor, with exposure to large-scale and complex projects.
* Collaborative Environment: A supportive work environment that values commercial focus and teamwork.
This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on one of the region’s most exciting projects. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join our dynamic and growing team.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Civil Engineering and Construction
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