Outline of the role
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for monitoring costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects. Provide commercial support to the delivery teams with the design and construction of the projects in line with time, cost, quality, HSE and Client.
Project Outline
Farrans is currently undertaking a significant infrastructure project in Northern Ireland, focusing on enhancing the Northern Irish Water system. The project aims to improve water quality and supply reliability, ensuring sustainable water services for the community.
As a Quantity Surveyor your duties will include:
- Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
- Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
- Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
- Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
- Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract.
- Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
- Ensure the company is compliant with all contractual requirements.
- Monitor project expenditure against budget.
- Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections.
- Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
- Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
- Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable documentation and notifications to clients in accordance with the contract.
- Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility
- Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies
Required Skills and Experience
- Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects
- 5 years post qualification experience
- Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues
- Strong understanding of construction contract conditions
- Appreciations of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions
- Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software
What we can offer you
Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:
- Car allowance
- Payment of an annual professional membership
- Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%)
- Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
- 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced family policies
Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless and possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy)
Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.