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Location: Dublin,

Job type: Permanent, Fulltime

This role encompasses subcontract procurement and account management, forecasting of costs and values in monthly Project Reports, budgetary controls, cash flow forecasts, the preparation and valuation of progress and final payments in connection with any Contract or Subcontract. It also includes the appraisal of the value of proposed construction options and the preparation of Bills and/or Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and building, or engineering works etc.

Key duties:

• Prepare cash flow for the project based on the Contract Programme.
• Remeasure trade packages as required to identify any quantity errors i.e. over/under measure and to process Tender enquiries accurately.
• Prepare Tender enquiry packages liaising with the Contracts Manage, Project Manager to ensure that all items are included in the package.
• Create and use Procurement tracker to keep a trace on the status of various packages which are out to Tender.
• Examine various alternative equal and approved materials in house and in conjunction with the relevant Subcontractor. Where appropriate, obtain alternative tender estimates in conjunction with the Contracts Manager/ Project Manager.
• Carry out value engineering appraisals as required whilst coordinating with the Design Team and/or Employer in conjunction with the Contracts Manager/ Project Manager.
• Compile a short list of Subcontractors and hold meetings with them to review their tender to ensure that they have understood what they have priced and have included for all necessary items.
• Where necessary Quantity Surveyor to carry out Subcontractor reference checks with Quantity Surveyors in other organisations to assess/ evaluate their Health & Safety adherence, programme performance and ability to deliver, Quality/ Environmental standards, claims consciences, financial stability, resources and any other pertinent criteria.
• Provide the aforesaid references to the Contracts Manager/ Project Manager for their assessment and consideration.
• Prior to appointment, Quantity Surveyor to check that Subcontractors have adequate and suitable insurances, site specific safety statement, waste disposal licences where applicable for groundworks (liaise with the Safety Department), up to date tax clearance certificate, proof of compliance to CWPS pension scheme etc.
• Set Subcontractor payment details up on the system including order amount etc.
• Hold precontract meetings with successful Subcontractors in conjunction with the Project Manager and issued Contract documents for signing.

Requirements:

• Experience in the Construction Industry is essential for this role.
• Third Level Degree
• Minimum of 5 years +’ experience with a Main Contractor.

• Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate
• Excellent Benefits
• Excellent Career Progression
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.