Quantity Surveyor

Writech is seeking a commercially focused and proactive Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to support the financial and contractual management of fire protection projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Working closely with the Head of Operations, Contracts managers, Project Engineers, Commercial and Finance, the QS will strengthen cost control, contractual awareness, cash flow, variation recovery and project profitability from tender handover to final account settlement.

A particular focus is identifying, recording and quantifying delay, disruption and prolongation costs, protecting project margins and ensuring recoverable changes are appropriately pursued.

Reports to: Head of Operations.

Location: Mullingar HQ, Project Site visits as required

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Typically 3-5 years' relevant QS/commercial experience in construction, building services, mechanical or MEP contracting.
• Experience in cost control, valuations, variations, applications for payment and commercial reporting.
• Sound contractual awareness: payment mechanisms, change procedures, notice requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ability to analyse budgets, actual costs, costs to complete, final contract values and forecast gross margin.
• Understanding of programmes, delay, disruption, EOTs and their commercial implications.
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, including compensation events, variations, notices, payment and EOT mechanisms.
• Fire protection, sprinkler, mechanical services or specialist subcontractor experience.
• Understanding of sprinkler design, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Familiarity with BS / IS EN 12845, NFPA, FM Global and client-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable BESA and LME price adjustment indices and procurement cost controls.

• Monitor project costs against budget and forecast final spend.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete and profitability forecasts.
• Identify, price, submit and track variations to maximise recovery.
• Understand contract terms, notices, payment provisions and change mechanisms.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations and payment applications.
• Support extensions of time (EOTs), disruption and loss & expense claims.
• Identify commercial risks early and implement mitigation measures.
• Track labor performance against tender allowances and investigate variances.
• Produce regular commercial reports on costs, margins, risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts, ensuring all variations and claims are included.
• Travel Allowance and Expenses Claim
• Health Insurance & Local Pharmacy Discounts