Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

PJ Hegarty & Sons adopts a comprehensive strategy to Quantity Surveying by handling the company's financial concerns extensively while supporting the delivery of projects aligned with the Client's vision. This involves overseeing cost and value management and managing contractual relationships with Clients and suppliers.

We are inviting experienced Quantity Surveyors located within the Greater Dublin area to join our team. You will oversee cost and value administration for projects from initial mobilisation through to final account settlements.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the procurement process for specialist trades and recommend appointments to the project director.
• Assist in drawing up subcontract agreements.
• Evaluate and approve subcontractors' interim valuations and final accounts.
• Assess ongoing design developments and advise the project team on associated cost impacts promptly.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for value engineering to the project team.
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations for submission to the Employer’s Representative.
• Contribute to monthly internal cost reporting, including cost versus value reconciliations, turnover reports, preliminary cost analyses, and forecasts of project outcomes.
• Play a vital role in preparing final account submissions to Clients.
• Provide proactive contractual advice to the project director.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the wider project team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a level 8 degree or higher in Quantity Surveying.
• Bring at least three years of experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor role.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to accurately provide and explain reports.
• Have a proven track record of working effectively with subcontractors and clients.
• Possess solid problem-solving abilities.
• Have a reasonable understanding of current industry contract agreements.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam, CostX, and Cubit is preferred though training is provided.
• Ability to perform independently under pressure as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Show career ambition with a goal towards progression to Senior Surveyor level.

Additional Information

We offer a tailored development program aligned with SCSI/RICS professional competency assessments to foster your growth within the company. Opportunities to manage and mentor trainee or graduate surveyors are included, alongside internal departmental training initiatives.

Applicants returning to the workforce after breaks are encouraged to apply, with acknowledgement of transferable skills from various experiences and support through tailored training.

Diversity and Inclusion

PJ Hegarty & Sons is committed to equal opportunity employment. The company promotes fair treatment to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on religion, political beliefs, gender, marital or civil status, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, or Traveller community membership. A discrimination-free environment is a core company value.