Project Quantity Surveyor

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan & Company stands as one of Ireland's premier Building Contractors, with active projects across Ireland and the United Kingdom. We are seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our distinguished team in Dublin. This role offers a chance to work with a leading main contractor on exciting multi-million euro ventures alongside motivated professionals.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement and oversee account management effectively for assigned projects.
• Forecast costs and project values for inclusion in monthly Project Reports, maintaining stringent budget controls and cash flow predictions.
• Prepare and evaluate progress and final payments related to contracts and subcontracts.
• Assess the worth of proposed construction options and compile Bills and Schedules of Quantities including materials, labor, and services necessary for construction and engineering work.
• Generate a cash flow plan for projects based on Contract Programme and JJ Rhatigan’s target schedule.
• Remeasure trade packages as required to correct any quantity discrepancies and to accurately process tender enquiries.
• Develop tender enquiry packages in collaboration with Contracts and Project Managers to ensure completeness.
• Select suitable subcontractors for various works aligned with the project timeline and procurement schedule, utilizing company databases or alternative sources.
• Maintain a procurement tracker to monitor the status of tender packages, ensuring alignment with the target programme.
• Perform tender analyses on subcontractor bids to confirm compliance and thorough pricing, noting omissions or clarifications, and conduct value comparisons.
• Explore alternative approved materials in consultation with subcontractors and internal teams, obtaining additional tender estimates as needed.
• Execute value engineering evaluations in coordination with the Design Team, Employer, and management.
• Create subcontractor shortlist, conduct review meetings to confirm understanding and comprehensive pricing.
• Conduct subcontractor reference checks covering health and safety compliance, performance, quality, environment standards, claims history, financial stability, and resources.
• Provide these evaluations to Contracts and Project Managers for decision making.
• Ensure subcontractors hold appropriate insurances, safety statements, tax clearances, pension compliance, and relevant licenses before appointment.
• Set up subcontractor payment details within the financial system and manage contractual order documentation prior to site commencement.
• Oversee and track subcontractor variations and change orders, investigating their impact on contract sums and ensure necessary collateral warranties are established.
• Notify the Design Team regarding variations and maintain updated change order schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential prior experience in the construction sector.
• Possession of a third level degree relevant to the role.
• At least 5 years of experience with a main contractor in Ireland or the UK managing projects valued at £/€10 million or above.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive salary package tailored to the right candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits scheme.
• Strong prospects for career advancement.
• Engagement with challenging and high-profile projects and assignments.