Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Project Type: Data Centre Construction & Other Mission Critical Projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Budgeting, reporting, and cost management, including developing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and profit plans.
• Conduct and manage interim commercial meetings with the client and internal project team, providing detailed reports to the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts, ensuring payment certificates are processed and payments made per agreed sub-contract terms, including applicable retentions.
• Administer contract obligations and meet additional client requirements. Issue interim and final accounts, progress applications, and ensure accurate remeasurement, site changes, dayworks, and relevant contract claims.
• Identify commercial risks and report them promptly to senior management, following their direction in undertaking duties.
• Collaborate closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure progress reporting is accurate and aligned with scheduling and commercial implications.
• Cost and agree on daily work changes, including subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks, and change orders.
• Maintain meticulous records and provide detailed backup for commercial tracking and costing.
• Work independently with strong prioritisation skills, ensuring speed and accuracy of financial and commercial information.
• Negotiate with clients or their representatives when required.
• Set an example through enthusiasm, professionalism, and strong work ethics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Quantity surveying experience essential on Electrical Projects.
• 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Electrician or Electrical Engineer
• Experience working on electrical value projects in-excess of €5million within the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or commercial sectors.
• Proficient in excel.
• Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
• Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations
• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills
• Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes