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Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: Galway
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Advanced Facilities
  • Contact: Steven Garland
  • Contact Email: Steven.Garland@nrl.ie
  • Contact Phone: +353 (87) 662 4838
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 25 February 2022
  • Job Ref: 1038505

NRL are looking to speak with a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position with one of Ireland’s leading mechanical & Electrical engineering contractors.

Role Responsibilities:

  • 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 a member of the commercial team, the Electrical Quantity Surveyor will be tasked with administering 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.

  • Have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting.

  • The Electrical Quantity Surveyor will be 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.

  • Ability to work on own initiative and can prioritise without direction.

  • Speed and accuracy of information a priority.

  • Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives.

  • Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties.

Role Requirements:

  • Quantity surveying experience essential on Electrical Projects.

  • 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Electrician or Electrical Engineer

  • Experience working on electrical value projects in-excess of €4million within the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or commercial sectors.

  • Proficient in excel.

  • Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction

  • Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications

  • 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

What’s in it for you:

  • Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

  • Permanent position with a considerable portfolio of works