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At AECOM we are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Dublin office.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be required to attend site three days per week and two days per week will be remote working.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities;
Cost Management Activities
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Contracting Entity’s cost control processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practice and applicable contractual terms and conditions.
Develop, implement, and maintain the overall cost management strategy for the programme.
Review and provide input into proposed contractor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to cost control, expenditure management, and budget performance.
Oversee the management of variations, including monthly cashflow forecasting, assessment of amendments and variances, retention management, and the application of liquidated damages where required.
Provide oversight and advice to the Risk team on the financial implications of identified and emerging programme risks.
Monitor anticipated final programme costs, reviewing, challenging, and approving forecasts prepared by the Cost Management team.
Establish and maintain clear escalation routes for cost control matters, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Support the Contracting Entity in the assessment and response to contractor claims, as required.
Ensure the programme delivers optimum value for money throughout procurement and delivery.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust processes, systems, and administrative procedures to support the timely, accurate, and consistent production and dissemination of cost reports across the Contracting Entity.
Foster effective working relationships with the supply chain and the wider industry, including contractors, consultants, suppliers, and relevant professional bodies.
Provide specialist commercial advice and expertise in relation to claims and disputes arising under construction and consultancy contracts.
Review schedules of rates and/or bills of quantities prepared by cost consultants to support the development of pre-tender estimates and budgets, providing recommendations and commentary as required.
Review and approve monthly post-contract valuations, including cost reports, variation orders, and final accounts for individual work packages.