Graduate/Junior Quantity Surveyor

Amazing opportunity!!

Ireland’s leading specialist roofing, cladding and façade contractor is looking to hire a Junior/Graduate Quantity Surveyor. We are the partner of choice to clients across Ireland and Europe in all sectors of the construction industry including digital technology, commercial, retail, industrial, residential, pharmaceutical and healthcare.

We are looking for somebody to be site based to continue their development.

Sites could be in Sweden, Austria, Germany or Finland.

Salary €35,000 - €40,000

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESULTS AREAS (KEY ACTIVITIES):

Assisting with preparation of tenders.

Carrying out site surveys for estimating & contracting purposes.

Carrying out take-offs and production of Bills of Quantities.

Assisting with interim claims, final accounts and day works claims.

Assisting with procurement of materials to suit project programme and negotiating best prices with suppliers.

Assisting with production of Health & Safety documentation.

On site record keeping including completion of daily diary, labour allocation returns and submission of delay notifications.

Produce budgets and cash flow forecasts for all secured projects or as directed by the Project Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager/Director.

Under the supervision and guidance of Commercial Manager/Director, carry out value engineering exercises under and make cost saving proposals to Main Contractor/ Client.

Maintain a close working with the Contracts Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor.

Pricing and submitting of costs for all variations in a timely fashion.

Certify works completed by subcontractors in liaison with contracts manager.

Ensuring contract correspondence is being responded to quickly and contractually.

Regular site administration duties.

Set an example of the Company’s professional image at all levels of contact and ensure similar conduct from subcontractors and supervisors.

Any other reasonable duties as required by the directors, management or consultants appointed by the directors.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

1. A construction related college degree or equivalent, construction science or engineering degree essential.

2. Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

3. Must have a high level of computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Project is a plus.

4. Excellent IT skills.

5. Excellent organisational skills.

6. Budget management experience and demonstrable attention to detail.

7. Strong team player.

8. Current driver’s licence.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:

The post holder will demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Leading & Driving Performance

1. Proactive with an ability to work on own initiative and to take the lead where appropriate.

2. Takes responsibility for own work and actions, delivers effectively, on time and to high standard.

3. Is a strong team player collaborating and working closely with all members of the business.

4. Identifier of change programmes that increase productivity and profitability.

5. Highly motivated and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges.

Managing Resources

1. Good budget setting and management skills, maximising the use of resources available to achieve results and best value.

2. Committed to sharing knowledge and information with colleagues and line managers.

3. Can compile, analyse and collate information in a meaningful way.

4. Maximises use of information communications technology, builds knowledge of its application and puts it to appropriate use to increase business performance and outputs.

Managing Relationships

1. Is committed to building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

2. Understands client needs and delivers timely response to ensure their needs are met.

3. Has well developed influencing skills with an ability to communicate strategies and to gain support for plans and ideas.

Anticipating & Adapting to Change

1. Maintains an external focus and applies critical thinking to anticipate the potential impact of external issues on the business.

2. Has a positive attitude to change and willingly identifies and embraces new plans and strategies for the business.

Imagination, Innovation & Creativity

1. Embraces innovation and creativity within the Company and makes innovative and creative suggestions to the management team on possible improvements.

2. Displays fresh and forward thinking approach.

Communications Skills

1. Demonstrates ability to communicate verbal information clearly and concisely, is capable of delivering presentations and actively participates in relevant meetings.

2. Demonstrates ability to produce written reports to a high standard.

Learning and Development

1. Is open to giving and receiving constructive feedback from colleagues and others as appropriate.

2. Demonstrates a commitment to develop oneself in line with business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35.000,00€ - 40.000,00€ per year

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driving Licence (Required)