Quantity Surveyor - Down

Quantity Surveyor           Newry  £30-40k

INFORM3 is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor for a busy client based in Newry. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the provision of surveying duties offering expert advice on all relevant commercial aspects of the projects.

You will need a minimum of 2 years of commercial Quantity Surveying experience ideally with experience in Water/civils projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with customers, consultants and subcontractors
• Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope
• Check project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary
• Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions
• Produce and maintain up to date procurement schedules
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders
• Compile subcontract orders for approval
• Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments
• Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance
• Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and the site, carrying out other duties as required

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Quantity Surveying Degree or similar
• Minimum two years of experience
• Civils / Water experience desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical approach to estimating and pricing
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate the preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
• Proficient in Excel and MS Project
• Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards

To apply for this position click apply or contact Steve for more information on 0283 089 8345.

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