Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Pre Construction Estimating
On-site

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Our client is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

They specialise in providing turnkey data centre solutions, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.

They are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in multiple different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

Managed by the Estimation & Proposals Lead, the Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical.

This position is based in Ballymount.

Reporting to: Estimation & Proposals Lead.

Responsibilities

Preparing estimates & pre-construction budgets based on drawings and specifications
Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document
Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics
Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
Keep informed with developments in the construction industry & industry bodies
Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals Department
Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required
Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and tender submission
Understand the company’s high standards of safety
Able to identify potential risks on a project

Requirements

A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 8 years’ satisfactory experience
Experience in pre-construction is desirable
Have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent relevant area of study
Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
Valid Safe pass card
Possession of a full Irish Driving Licence