At Conack Construction we aim to hire the best candidates in the industry to join our growing and already well-established teams nationwide.
Due to continued expansion, we are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Conack team based in Limerick, Galway, Dublin & Carlow. The successful candidate will work with the Commercial & Construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, maximizing commercial returns, and managing risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Quantity Surveyor in the cost management of multiple projects allocated by Commercial Director
• Management and direction of Junior QS if allocated by Commercial Director
• Support Senior Quantity Surveyor with the task of procuring all required subcontractors or Conack Construction resources necessary for the carrying out of all works
• Assist Senior Quantity Surveyor with the task of managing all payments to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with company systems and procedures
• Collaborate with Senior Quantity Surveyor in  all paperwork required in the running and management of his project and for the correspondence required with the Head Office
• Assist Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that all variation accounts are dealt with in such a manner so that they are paid as the project progresses.
• Collaborate with Tender & Estimating Departments
• Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
• Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
• Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the site management team
• Maintain & protect Conack commercial & contractual entitlement
• CVR – Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain an independent view
• Risk/opportunity – Review & consider
• Insurances/warranties – Develop an understanding
• Cash management – Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
• Involvement with & take some responsibility for:
  • Claims & disputes
  • Understanding of contract law
  • Take responsibility for control of traditional contracts

Experience & Skills:

• Educated to degree level and working toward the relevant professional accreditation
• At least 5 years post qualification experience
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively utilize a range of technology platforms
• Be fully conversant with the use of the ARM 4
• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
• Understanding of contract law
• Contract/commercial appreciation
• Effective time management, organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Pension