Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity SurveyorAbout Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:

Safe, Trust, Respect, Challenge, DeliverThe Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor one of your main focuses will be involvement in compilation of tender documents and procurement strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors / contracts with emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
• Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed costs, forecast costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
• Provide advice on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
• To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in line with company formats and standards.
• Assist the Commercial Director in the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Assist the Estimation Department from time to time on the preparation of estimates.
• Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximize on current and future opportunities.

Your Education & Experience Requirements

• Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Your Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross functional personnel.
• Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.