Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Following the award of several new contracts, we have a vacancy's for a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join our team. This position will be based in North Dublin 

Bell Contracts & Co Ltd are a professional construction company which operates throughout Ireland. We provide construction, property redevelopment and refurbishment services across all public sectors such as Education, Health, Housing, Aviation and local authority works.

Responsibilities 

• Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements
• Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors and set sub-contractor packs
• Complete monthly sub contractor valuations through to final account
• Complete monthly valuations to PQS and record all additional works items
• Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis
• Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates 
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales
• Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome
• Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings
• Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings

Candidate

• Ideally have Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or in other related disciplines. Applicants with HND/HNC or strong construction related experience will also be considered for the role
• Working knowledge of the PWC form of contracts.
• Experience in Estimating / Quantity Surveying role within a Main Contracting organisation for at least 2 years
• Be articulate, pro-active with excellent commercial acumen and communication skills and comfortable working with minimum supervision
• Be able to demonstrate initiative whilst working in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including outlook, word, excel and project

The candidate will have access to a company vehicle and be provided with a full Health Care Package

Benefits:
Health Care Package company vehicle