Quantity Surveyor

About Niaron Ltd. 

Niaron Ltd. are a multi-disciplinary civil engineering and utilities contractor operating nationwide in the public and private sector with offices located in Limerick and Ashbourne, Co. Meath. We have several long-standing clients providing repeat business and we have experienced significant growth in the past 5 years, we are looking to appoint a Construction Manager role in the Greater Dublin Region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an already established Construction Manager or an Engineer seeking to advance forward in their career and join an exceptional business. 

The Role 

The Quantity Surveyor role reporting to the Contracts Manager and will be based in our Mungret Office, Limerick with occasional travel to client sites. The Quantity Surveyor will ensure your assigned business unit remains profitable for Niaron Ltd.

As a Quantity Surveyor you are required to have an understanding of a civil engineering business and the operation of our other departments within the Niaron business, this should underpin an understanding of the requirements and needs of each department as they arise. The role will involve assisting with the timely procurement of suppliers and subcontractors, management of commercial arrangements pre and post construction, change order management and settlement of accounts.

The duties of the Quantity Surveyor include:

• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements at all times. 
• Liaising closely with the estimator post tender stage to ensure accurate project handover. 
• Produce detailed cost analyses from drawings, specifications, materials, plant and labour requirements. 
• Develop project budgets for construction, collaborating closely with site teams, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors. 
• Prepare meticulous tender and subcontract documents, including bills of quantities. 
• Assess tenders from subcontractors and suppliers. 
• Retain intense control over all project stages, ensuring adherence to predetermined budgets and expenditure. 
• Monitor project progress, while remaining responsible for measuring and valuing variations throughout the contract, reaching agreements on interim payments and final accounts. 
• Work seamlessly as part of a team to ensure the successful delivery of client requirements. 
• Ensure the sustainability procurement policy of the business is adhered to at all times. 
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organised variation registers. 
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency within your department. 
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible for Niaron Ltd. as projects progress through the various stages of construction. 

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications 

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management. 
• Experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with a proven track record. 
• Knowledge of safety, quality and cost objectives. 
• Demonstrated general management skills. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Strong numerical and budgeting abilities. 
• Analytical thinking skills. 
• Negotiation skills. 
• Ability to work independently. 
  
  

Opportunities 

• Team building and leadership. 
• Well established procedures developed and ready to implement. 
• Opportunity to join an established business in your region. 
• Communicating and implementing the company culture and values. 
• Contribute to a dynamic management team. 
• Self-development.