Quantity Surveyor - Electrical

Location Wales
Discipline: Commercial
Vacancy Type Permanent-Full Time
Contact name: Lesley-Anne Donohue

Contact email: lesleyanne.donohue@dornangroup.com
Job ref: 013864

Dornan are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor to work on our datacentre in Newport, Wales.

Dornan are a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Ireland, Mainland Europe, and the UK.

Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Power Generation.

You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised. This report will report to the Commercial Lead for the project.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Validate tender following award of project with the Project Manager/Director.
  • Assist in preparation of project CCS by analysing the tender and project requirements.
  • Prepare cash flow by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
  • Compile monthly reports in accordance with the Group standard procedures.
  • Where applicable, carry out site measures with Construction and Planning Teams in accordance with contractual procedures.
  • Ensure timely submission of claims/notices in accordance with provisions of contract.
  • Ensure that areas of concern are highlighted relating to contract costs, sales, and contribution.
  • Ensure that you attend monthly commercial and subcontractor meetings.
  • Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence in consultation with the Project Manager/Director
  • Identify if material purchases are scope or variation to the budget.
  • Ensure control of client invoicing by submission of invoices and tracking of payment etc.
  • Administer payments to subcontractors and suppliers by reviewing submissions in terms of their contracts.
  • Liaise closely with the Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
  • Resolve disputes in relation to client / subcontractor issues.
  • Prepare reports on commercial and contractual issues for the Project and Commercial Managers.
  • Monitor site procurement on receipt of regular reports.

Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or equivalent.
  • 5-10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying in the construction industry.
  • Working towards chartership or professional Quantity Surveying Certification is desirable.
  • Solid knowledge of Mechanical Systems.
  • Data Centre experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Dornan? 

  • Dornan are a well-established company with a family feel and a down to earth team.
  • Dornan offer a clear progression path , always seeking opportunities to promote from within.
  • Dornan offer educational assistance and promote CPD.
  • Dornan promote collaboration through various team building , social and charity events.
  • Dornan are committed to employee wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme and an in-house Health & Wellbeing advisor.

These are great opportunities to travel and work on high profile exciting projects, where you will experience working in diverse teams in some of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Here at Dornan, we have a fantastic company culture and environment, that’s why we are an award-winning employer.

Dornan is thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland 2024 by Great Place to Work - Ireland.