Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cork Office

Country/Region: Ireland

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with our Water team on a large projects across Munster

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks - our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being 'better engineered' to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

What you will be doing:

• Preparation of bottom up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Drafting of supply chain ITT's including terms of engagement for subcontracts and professional services.
• Ensuring cost to date recorded at each month end is accurate including calculation of project accruals.
• Preparation and maintenance of an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
• Preparation of monthly CVR reports and any other reports required for the project(s).
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment to the Client with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Undertake administration of the contract, including change management and maintenance of associated registers.
• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
• Preparation, negotiation and agreement of compensation events.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
• As part of the Site Team, assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager
• Help manage and support junior commercial team.
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHESQ department.

Who we are looking for:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics
• Desirable - Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Full driving license.
• Commercially astute.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4/ FIDIC forms of contract
• Working knowledge of CESSM4 method of Measurement.
• 5+ years Experience.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
• Water sector + Civil experience would be a distinct advantage