O’Neill & Brennan are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor for our client, a building contractor with work across the West of Ireland. The successful candidate will join their team on a Commercial project in Co. Mayo.

Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

• Assist with E-tenders preparation and submission of pre-Qualification documentation
• Measure quantities from drawings and prepare BOQ from Buildsoft or similar package.
• Prepare and issue out subcontractor packages for tendering and review returned prices.
• Assessing preliminaries costs for project.
• Knowledge of building contracts - Lump Sum, Government contracts, and RIAI forms.
• Prepare Cashflow based on contract programme.
• Prepare Monthly valuations.
• Prepare and submit variation claims.
• Liaise with client QS.
• Review subcontractor prices received and finalised subcontractor contract documents and Purchase Orders.
• Attend site meetings.
• Review and prepare monthly payment certificates and Final accounts.
• Assist with supplier purchasing of all materials.
• Prepare high level budgets for projects.
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts and liaise with accounts department

Quantity Surveyor Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• At least 7+ years continuous experience with a Main Contractor on Commercial / Industrial Projects would be essential.
• Strong measurement, subcontractor procurement and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Abilities to work well with Customers, design team members and site-based work colleagues and to build strong working relationships.
• Experience in cost control and valuation preparation.
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent IT skills and have working knowledge of Buildsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Full clean Irish driver’s license.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV to ireprotech@oandb.ie or call Lorcan on 087 920 0905 for a confidential conversation.