About Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:

Safe

Trust

Respect

Challenge

Deliver

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and take commercial responsibility for multiple live projects. The successful candidate will act as the primary commercial interface with the client, managing all contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include administering contract notifications, identifying, pricing and compiling variations, negotiating and agreeing commercial accounts with clients and subcontractors, preparing valuations and managing cost reporting. The role will also involve mentoring and overseeing Intermediate and Junior Quantity Surveyors. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially astute individual with strong client-facing, negotiation, and contract management skills.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be collaborating closely with the Commercial Manager and Buyer/Estimation Departments in relation to company projects.

This role will be within the Building Services division and will be site based in the Dublin area.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Contracts Manager/Buying Department.
Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors / contracts with emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed costs, forecast costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc.
Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
Provide advice on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in line with company formats and standards.
Assist the Commercial Manager in the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
Assist the Estimation Department from time to time on the preparation of estimates.
Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximize on current and future opportunities.

Your Education & Experience Requirements

Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a similar role.
Previous experience within a similar M&E role.

Your Skills & Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross functional personnel.
Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

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