Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor  

Position Summary:   

I am urgently seeking a Senior MEP QS to provide cost management services, on a permanent basis, for a large-scale High-tech facility Pharmaceutical project in Kildare.

Previous Pharmaceutical or Process project experience is essential..

The Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor will primarily focus on mechanical, process and electrical packages (or combination thereof) as well as sub-contract change management, payment valuations, and forecasting. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to optimize projects costs, implement value engineering, and ensure value for money whilst still achieving and delivering the highest standards and quality.

Role and Responsibilities:   

Provide commercial and contract support through the construction stage of the project   

Produce full bills of quantities/estimates to provide client detailed budgets   

Ensure initial cost plans are sufficient to carry out the works to be undertaken   

Perform tender analysis to ensure value for money is achieved and that the works have been procured at the best market rates   

Provide project controls support to align with the client’s needs and procedures   

Communicate effectively with other staff members, the general contractor and the client   

Respond to clients requests in a timely and accurate manner

Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner   

Experienced and capable of closing out commercial, change orders and contract issues   

Support the onsite team with cost control, cost reporting and forecasting   

Perform interim valuations to ensure subcontractor payments are correct and made in a timely manner   

Forecast and monitor cash flow/accruals to ensure a positive cash flow is maintained and liaise with client’s financial team   

Assist in the reparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken   

Produce cost analysis feedback / lessons learnt to the client for future works   

Occasional travel may be required  

Desired Experience and Education:   

10+ years’ QS experience

Semi Conductor and or Pharma project experience preferred

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Understanding of M&E Systems and strong ability to read services drawings and schematics, particularly mechanical and process

CostX experience – advantage

Excellent excel skills advantageous

Understanding of BIM advantageous 

Excellent communication skills 

Strong team player   

The ideal candidate will be results driven, self-motivated and resourceful with excellent client relationship skills   

If you are interested in this role and want to work for a leading Project Management/Consulting organisation, 5 days a week, sensible hours, please contact Nick Bond for further information.

An immediate start is available for the right candidates with the Pharmaceutical or Process experience.