Junior QS

About Us

Athlone based Civil Engineering organisation are looking for a Qualified Junior QS with industry experience and who is ready to take the next step up into professional life.

Des Nally developments ltd is in business now over 30 years, over the last 30 years Des Nally developments has performed high profile jobs for some of Irelands top organisations such as, ESB, Kirby engineering, Duggan brothers, Suir engineering, Ericsons & Department of defence to name a few.

Candidates should have experience in/knowledge of the following:

• Review contract documents - e.g. bills of quantities with the client or architect.
• Working closely with and reporting to the Contracting Director & Senior QS
• Estimate materials, time and labour costs for projects.
• Negotiate and analyse costs for tenders and contracts.
• Coordinate work effort. Manage Risk, Value and Cost Control.
• Analyse potential and actual outcomes, producing detailed progress reports.
• Value the finished product and prepare final contract value.
• Liaising with the team to ensure requirements and specifications are met.
• Support in the preparation of accurate forecasts of project costs.
• Prepare monthly interim valuations and ensure approval and certification of interim valuations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline.
• 1-2 years' experience in a quantity surveyor role on construction/civils projects. (placement)
• Report and liaise with Senior Surveyor when dealing with internal monthly valuations and costs.
• Strong time management skills and organisational skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills with competency using, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to co-ordinate several different projects at the same time.
• Strong understanding of the civil/construction industry and working on site.
• Ability to use time productively.
• Must have fluent English and be eligible to work in Ireland.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits & Perks

• Millage allowance/ fuel card.
• Competitive salary.
• Exposure to working with high profile clients.
• Flexibility.
• Strong company culture.
• Learning constantly from seniors.