Senior Quantity Surveyor

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About The Role

Role Summary

You are responsible for managing and controlling costs throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will ensure projects stay within budget, resources are effectively utilised, and all parties comply with contractual obligations. You are critical to the success of all projects, serving as the financial guardian and ensuring that costs are well-managed without sacrificing quality. You will support and mentor junior members within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining good relations with clients and their representatives.
• Supporting staff to perform commercial/contractual duties as necessary.
• Liaising with other departments to provide information to improve the service provided and received by the Commercial / Financial Departments
• Preparation of monthly, interim and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and certification of amounts for contract, sub-contractors, specialists and suppliers.
• Providing the necessary information to enable an accurate and regular review of cash flow and position on contracts to be maintained.
• Recovery of all monies to which the Company is entitled in return for all work undertaken.
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, placing of supplier agreements and sub-contracts on work under the Quantity Surveyor's control.
• Providing support, guidance, training and mentorship to develop the commercial team.

• Liaising with and advising other departments to perform commercial/contractual duties as necessary.
• Assistance in preparation of interim & final valuations, payment applications, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and administration of sub-contractors, specialists and suppliers.
• Maintaining a high level of morale among direct reports.
• Understand contract obligations and ensure adherence by all stakeholders.
• Measurement of quantities, in accordance with the standard methods of measurement, as required for supplier payments, subcontractor certification, interim and final account preparation, cost/value reconciliation and any other requirements.
• Guide and assist in the preparation of interim valuations and applications for payments of works in progress with full supporting documentation and in accordance with the contract.
• Guide and assist in preparation of contract final accounts for the works with full supporting documentation and in accordance with the contract.
• Maintain and manage correspondence registers and material procurement schedule.
• Guide and assist in the preparation of Subcontractor Agreements & Supplier Accounts.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts in accordance with company procedures.
• Guide and assist in the preparation of monthly internal cost reports.
• Guide and assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports to the Client.
• Guide and assist in the preparation of Claims/Variation documentation and associated registers.
• Identification of and assistance in the substantiation of Delays and Changes.
• Ensure that site records for all labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, staff are kept as support for cost substantiation in the event of delays and/or change to the contract works.
• Attend site meetings as required.
• Safeguard all monies, property, documents and confidential information belonging to the Company, clients or personnel. Conduct correspondence and safeguard the interests of the Company when so doing and correctly record its views.
• Raise any concerns to Line Manager or Senior Management staff if issues of HSQE or contractual non-compliance arise which may have an impact on the performance of the Company, whether commercial, operational or otherwise.

About You

Essential Criteria

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering (or similar) from a UK University to support your competency in the role.
• 5 years + relevant experience as a QS, Minimum 2 years experience as a Senior QS
• Must have experience in supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong Commercial focus.
• Experience in NEC Contracts in the UK
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working on water projects - wastewater/clean water
• A member of the relevant Professional Institution

About Us

About us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do - Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.