SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Summary about this job

Detail information about job SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR. Terms and conditions vacancy

• High level of ownership
• Variety of project types, sizes and complexity
• Growing business

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Brosnan Construction we firmly believe that a strong company culture is critical to ensuring a consistency to the way in which we approach and deliver our daily work. Ours is built around three key pillars of Relationships, Integrity, and Leadership. Our culture is one of ‘making a positive difference’ in all aspects of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work closely with the project team, subcontractors and key project stakeholders managing all commercial concepts, practices and procedures from project commencement through to completion. You must have a good understanding of commercial contract law, drafting subcontract agreements, assessing payment claims and variations, enforcing adherence to contractual terms and risk management. The position will also involve junior and peer mentoring to ensure development and skill transfer within the business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forensic analysis of contract documents, budgets, estimates and subcontractor quotations
• Reviewing contract terms and conditions to ensure contractual adherence and protection of risk
• Negotiating favorable outcomes with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Risk management and problem solving
• Procurement of subcontractors
• Compiling Subcontract agreements
• Assessing payment claims and variations
• Measuring, estimating and valuing variation claims
• Establishing rates from first principles
• Compiling and submission of variation claims
• Mentoring junior quantity surveyors 
• Monthly cost reporting and accurate cost forecasting
• Managing relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
• Managing the project team to ensure all financial deliverables and outcomes are achieved

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant years of experience for a Senior QS
• Senior level understanding of commercial contract law
• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Negotiation skills
• CostX (training provided)
• CAT Projects (training provided)

BENEFITS

• Work in a company culture with established vision, values and behaviors.
• Work with an ambitious, high performing team
• Work on exciting and challenging projects, in a growing business
• Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protection Insurance (after 6 months)

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