Senior QS

  • Type: Full Time
  • Company: Manley
  • Location: Hybrid
  • Posted: 2 months ago
  • Salary: Negotiable

Company Overview

Manley is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary building contractor with over 35 years experience in the construction industry.

Role and Responsibilities

This role would include 2 residential projects, one in Rush (62 Units) and Drogheda (approx. 350 units to be completed).

  • Managing all aspects of the Quantity Surveying and Estimating process
  • Cost Management of the project
  • Developing the Supply Chain
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and to the required quality standards
  • Contract Administration along with management of the procurement process
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations
  • Identify potential risks to project profitability and develop strategies to mitigate them
  • Provide guidance and support to junior members of the QS team
  • Preparing monthly project payment applications and cost reports
  • Monitoring of project costs and agreeing variations
  • Reporting monthly to senior management on the financial performance
  • Preparing and presenting cost / risk analysis
  • Managing all aspects of tender including the financial assessments
  • Operating specialised costing data base and producing new records / costs
  • Ensuring best value is achieved regarding all elements
  • Auditing and reporting on sub-contractor/suppliers return

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Residential Experience is essential
  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role with a Main Contractor in a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
  • Professional membership with a recognised institution (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts and relevant legislation
  • A track record in securing profitable projects
  • Excellent Information Technology skills
  • A full clean European driver’s license and a form of transport which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent numeracy and computer skills
  • Professional presence, dress and demeanour
  • Salary: Negotiable. and will include Suitable benefits and package