Senior Quantity Surveyor

KM Lynskey is a well-established construction group with a proven track record in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects. Our work ranges from main contracting on residential, cultural and commercial projects to fit-out projects in the data centre industry across the EU.

As part of our continuing expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through delivery to final account, ensuring strong cost control, commercial performance and contractual management throughout.

The role will involve working closely with our Contracts, Project Management, Procurement and Finance teams, as well as managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

The position will be based from our Head Office in Ballycoolin, with travel to projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of assigned projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.
• Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment and manage the valuation process with clients and their representatives.
• Monitor project costs against budget and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Maintain accurate project cash-flow forecasts and support the management of project cash position.
• Review contract documents and identify commercial risks, opportunities, anomalies and contractual obligations.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including tender packages, tender analysis, negotiation and recommendations.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier agreements.
• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Manage project variations and change control, ensuring changes are identified, valued, recorded and recovered appropriately.
• Maintain appropriate records in relation to delays, disruption, variations and other contractual matters.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial considerations are incorporated into project decision-making.
• Attend commercial, client and project meetings as required.
• Provide commercial input during tender and pre-construction stages, including take-offs, cost analysis and subcontractor enquiries where required.
• Support the Commercial Manager/Directors with monthly project reviews and commercial reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation or recovery measures.
• Ensure all commercial processes comply with company procedures and ISO/QA requirements.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of commercial systems, reporting and procedures.
• Provide guidance, support and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Assist in developing the wider Commercial Team as the company continues to grow.

Skills / Experience Required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Ideally 7+ years’ relevant Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong experience in the commercial management of construction projects.
• Experience across residential, commercial, fit-out and/or data centre projects would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple commercial priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP, cost management or construction software is beneficial.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with SCSI/RICS would be advantageous but is not essential.

KM Lynskey offers a positive and collaborative working environment, attractive career development opportunities and a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.