Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor - Cork, Ireland

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Package

Our client is an established engineering services contractor involved in complex technical projects across Europe primarily involved in life sciences, pharmaceutical and data centres who is actively seeking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be working in Cork. Our client s core division includes Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. As a Senior Quantity surveyor you will be involved in every stage of the project from calculating costs, looking after the client needs and monitoring the project s progress.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Manage cost control and identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management.

• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Monitor and track project costs, including variations, change orders, and progress payments both upstream and downstream.

• Manage the preparation and evaluation of subcontract packages, contributing to interim and final valuations.

• Assist the Senior Contract Surveyor in coaching and motivating surveyors on the project.

• Collaborate closely with the estimation team to review and validate Mechanical cost estimates for each project.

• Collaborate with the estimation / BIM team to ensure accurate quantity take-offs and bills of quantities for Mechanical systems and installations in each project.

• Review mechanical drawings and specification revisions to ensure any changes are identified.

• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess work progress, validate quantities, and address any discrepancies.

• Evaluate subcontractor's claims and prepare reports on quantities, rates, and payment applications.

• Administer the contract for each project in collaboration with the project team, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.

• Review and analyse contractual agreements, identifying key contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.

• Manage the contractual correspondence, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution, in coordination with the project team.

• Collaborate with the legal / compliance team to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and implement systems for tracking labour resources and performance on Mechanical works for each project.

• Monitor labour productivity, efficiency, and performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.

• Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to gather labour-related data and analyse productivity trends.

• Prepare reports on labour S/E, productivity, and performance indicators for each project individually.

• Generate regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections for Mechanical works.

• Maintain accurate records of all Mechanical cost-related documents, contracts, and correspondence.

• Prepare and present cost reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and settlement of claims.

• Relevant third level qualification essential in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics or related field.

• Experience as a Mechanical QS on large-scale construction projects.

• Experience in Mechanical cost control, estimation, and quantity surveying techniques.

• Proficiency in using relevant QS software and tools.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Familiarity with local regulations and industry standards related to Mechanical works.

Ideal candidate must have rights to work in Ireland. All applicants can expect a response after 24 hours.