Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Co. Mayo
Key Objective: We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a team of professionals dedicated to delivering the highest standards across a range of civil engineering and construction projects. The successful candidate will work on projects in sectors such as infrastructure, groundworks, road surfacing, and general civil engineering. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage and build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
Principal Duties: - Liaise with clients, project managers, and directors to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Measure, price, negotiate, and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope.
- Prepare and submit applications for payment, ensuring all contractual entitlements are included.
- Ensure timely receipt of payments in accordance with contract terms.
- Prepare and submit estimates and tender information promptly.
- Present and negotiate final accounts, including all contractual entitlements.
- Produce and present weekly cost/value reports and delivery schedules.
- Prepare value reconciliations and final cost/value forecasts.
- Develop and present work schedules and cash flows.
- Manage procurement, negotiation, and placement of subcontract orders.
- Oversee financial and commercial management of subcontractors through to final account settlement.
- Issue all required contractual letters, notices, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare documentation to support additional payments, variations, and claims.
- Provide commercial and contractual support to site teams, supervisors, and contract managers.
- Support estimating and procurement teams as required.
- Maintain close communication with clients on all commercial matters.
- Coordinate with recruitment agencies for project staffing and approve job costing requirements.
- Deliver work to deadlines while maintaining quality, professionalism, and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
Knowledge & Experience: - Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quantity surveying role within construction or civil engineering.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proven experience liaising with project and contract managers, clients, and site representatives.
- In-depth understanding of the construction industry and on-site processes.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines.
- Full, clean driver’s licence.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
Working Conditions: - On-site and office-based, depending on project requirements.
- Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40+ hours per week)
Benefits: - 21 days annual leave
- Company mobile phone
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group health insurance discount
- Free on-site parking
