Lead Quantity Surveyor

Unispace Life Sciences is one of the leading engineering design and project management firms in the industry. We deliver process and utility facility as well as laboratory and workspace design and construction projects for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, advanced therapeutics, medical device, and other life sciences companies. Part of Unispace Group, our award-winning and multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and construction project teams design and build complex process-driven life sciences facilities, labs, and workplaces for the world’s top bio-pharma companies. We promote a culture of integrity, professional excellence, and teamwork that informs everything we do. If you're interested in joining our Centre of Excellence and working with top biopharma clients around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Role

We are seeking a proactive Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Unispace Life Sciences team. This role is based out of our Center of Excellence in Mahon, Cork. Attractive remuneration package, supportive team and colleagues and a long term opportunity for career growth in the company’s expansion. This position will play a key role in the Company’s expansion and growth. They will report to the Head of Project Controls.

Responsibilities

The Key Responsibilities of our Lead Quantity Surveyor are as follows, 

• Preparing of cost estimates throughout the various stages of the design and pretender
• Preparing budget estimates and cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
• Assist in establishing client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies of design options and additional items
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
• Contract administration of various forms of Works Contracts
• Interim Valuations
• Preparation and Agreement of Final Accounts
• Cost reporting
• Variation monitoring
• Preparation and analysing tender costings
• Attend site / client / design meetings
• Liaising with site management team
• Liaising with various design disciplines to achieve deliverables

Requirements

• BSc Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Experience working for a Design and Build consultancy practice (isn't necessary but is advantageous)
• 5+ years’ experience in general project planning and control experience
• Ideally will be a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with SCSI or equivalent professional body or working towards same in the coming year.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Attention to Detail including good presentation skills
• Experience of MS Project or Primavera is desirable

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Pension Fund
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Travel Opportunities – work out of any of our 48 offices globally
• Hybrid & Flexible working AND Half days on Friday
• Exposure to exciting and challenging design projects across the pharma industry
• Contribute individually to a wider team, this role offers ownership and leadership during a phase of growth
• The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain excellent experience with the potential for personal growth and career advancement in a team oriented and supportive work environment.
• Sports and Social Club