Senior Quantity Surveyor

at  Cunningham Contracts

We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland’s award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including mission critical, healthcare, education, fit out and residential. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.
We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our high performing team.
REPORTING TO: Commercial Manager
LOCATION: Based in Dublin, Ireland
CONTRACT TYPE: FULL-TIME, Permanent
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week with early finish on Fridays

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline).
• Hold current membership or be working towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB).
• Detailed knowledge of company management systems including:
• Commercial and financial.
• Procurement
• Risk Management
• Personnel Management
• Quality Management
• Environmental Management
• Safety Management
• A working knowledge of current legislation and CSCS compliance.
• Commercial and contractual knowledge, in various forms of contract.
• Specialist knowledge in chosen field, as well as sound knowledge of construction practices and standards.
• Proven experience of managing quantity surveyors and assistants on larger contract.
• People management experience, such as managing performance and development procedures.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Negotiation and settlement of disputes and accounts relating both to customers and suppliers.
• Experience working with a variety of schedule of rates contracts.
• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit.
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance.
• Good operational planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance.

• Ensure that all reporting is accurate and completed to agreed timescales.
• Ensure the project and programme contract, cost, quality and time targets are met.
• Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and ensure that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with subcontract terms.
• Build a close relationship with Project Manager to ensure the goals for the project are met.
• Assist the operations team with customer relationships.
• Maintain and coordinate all commercial reports required for the successful commercial management of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with the business delays and contract process maps.
• Preparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecast.
• Ensure all subcontract issues are resolved, deferring to the Commercial Manager where appropriate.
• Ensure the accuracy of the commercial data generated within relevant software.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, providing support and training on both the contract and the schedule of rates to maximise value recovery.
• Management of subcontract accounts including interrogation, procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Preparation of all subcontracts to meet the company standards.
• Ensures all subcontractor commercial issues are resolved and payments are timely and correct.
• Identifying, raising and pricing of variation in line with the change control process including identification, measurement claims and rogue rates.
• Obtain maximum recovery through accurate measurement of the works completed.
• Provide key information across the contract team.
• Liaise with the Commercial Manager to ensure accuracy of costs, and best practise in material buying.
• Liaise and assist with the performance analyst in the preparation of run rate data, including the preparation of weekly gang profit / loss, plant spend, KPI and prefect delivery requirements.
• As part of the overall management team take responsibility regarding health, safety, quality and the environment providing commercial support.
• Coach and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors within the Commercial department, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Act as mentor to any apprentices that may be attached to the Commercial department, sharing knowledge and best practice, acting as a point of contact for any queries, and providing feedback on the apprentice as required.
• In conjunction with the Contracts Manager / Site Manager provide sub-contractors with sufficient health, safety and environmental information relating to the specific contract at Pre-order meetings and request statutory documentation.
• Take an active role in ensuring health, safety and the environment are effectively managed on site including monitoring activities as detailed in the Project Strategy Plan.
• Co-operate with other CCG staff and subcontractors in health and safety matters.
• Set a personal example including the wearing or use of Protective Clothing or equipment on site as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Project Director/Contracts Manager ensure adequate cost/ provisions are made available to enable health, safety and environmental issues to be effectively managed on site.