Junior Quantity Surveyor

ID Recruitment are working with a large mechanical manufacturing company in Castlebar, Mayo to recruit a Junior Quantity surveyor. This role which will work closely with the lead Quantity Surveyor will provide day to day QS service on projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior QS to be part of a company that is involved in a variety of large projects including industrial, commercial, healthcare and data centres. The role will receive excellent mentorship for the existing QS team and as a fast growing company it will also offer excellent career progression opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities include;

•  Coordinate with project management and other departments to carry out day to day QS services on projects.
  


• Complete and be part of the tendering team to secure projects globally, ensuring all risks are being highlighted and specifications requirements of the end clients are being achieved or bettered.
  


• Optimise purchasing of materials and other key elements for projects being delivered by the business.
  


• Evaluate quotations obtained from different suppliers & subcontractors, ensure quantities and specifications are in line with tender and projects specifications.
  


• Preparation of payment application and agreeing with Client.
  


• Preparation of variations on a project, submitting these with accompanying supportive data to ensure a positive outcome.
  


• Responsible for tendering projects to successful outcomes, also forming relationships with the clients commercial and project teams.
  


• Perform material take offs prior to purchase requisitions for the projects and report any irregularities.
  


• Keep up to date all tracking data base templates as required.
  


• Examine, control and evaluate sub\-contractors’ invoices and ensures the contractual obligations are satisfied and advise the project management on payments of the same. • Identify changes from AFC and Tender drawings.
  


• Preparation of final accounts.
  


• Providing regular project performance data reports to management to ensure profitability is being maintained.
  


• Comply with company  QEHS Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing forms/records as required.
  


• Understand and apply with our QEHS policies statement in all aspects of your work.
  

Requirements

Skills, education and experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
  


• HVAC or Mechanical experience is an advantage but not essential
  


• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
  


• Ability to analyse drawings and specifications