Vacancy: Intermediate Electrical Quantity Surveyor
Location: Galway
Salary: Negotiable
Our client are presently seeking an Intermediate Electrical Quantity Surveyor to be based in the Galway region on a permanent basis working on some interesting and prestigious projects.
As a part of the team, you will assist in the management of the Electrical Quantity Surveying functions for various contracts and to ensure the maximum commercial benefit for the company.
Intermediate Electrical Quantity Surveyor responsibilities:
- Skilled and budgeting, reporting, developing BOQ’s, profit plans.
- Good communication skills. Undertake and manage interim commercial meetings with the Client and Internal Project Team. Report in detail as required for the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms. Retentions apply as per agreements.
- As an Electrical Quantity Surveyor, you will possess the ability to administer the contract obligations and meet additional Client requirements. Issue interim and final accounts and progress applications per project and contract requirements. Monthly applications to be all inclusive of accurate remeasures, site changes, dayworks and any applicable contract claims. Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate.
- Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to Senior Management. Follow direction of Senior Management in undertaking work duties.
- The Electrical Quantity Surveyor will have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting.
- Capable of costing and agreeing daily work changes to include managing the subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks and site change orders.
- Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing.
- Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives.
Necessary Requirements:
- The successful Quantity Surveyor will possess a 3rd level qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics
- Strong trades / Electrical Engineering background coupled with Quantity Surveying exposure will be considered for this role.
- Minimum 2+ years of Quantity surveying experience essential on Electrical Projects.
- Proficient in excel.
- Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills
- Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes