Senior Quantity Surveyor

Background

Omexom is a brand through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Transmission & Distribution activities.
Omexom specialise in the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of electrical infrastructures for a varied range of electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Role

The position involves:

• Working as part of the Ireland Business Unit, interfacing regularly with our Operations, Finance and Engineering departments and other support functions.

• Working directly with local project sites and Project / Site Managers to ensure optimum delivery of projects.

• Reporting directly to the Business Unit General Manager, this role will focus on ensuring the successful commercial delivery of projects across the BU, providing cost and value management, and contributing to maintaining Omexom’s standards of contract compliance, risk management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will ensure the following duties are carried out:

• Manage procurement processes for subcontractors and the preparation of contract documents.

• Support the preparation of initial project budgets and thereafter maintain them regularly through the life cycle of the project.

• Oversee subcontractor payment processes, including valuation and certification, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.

• Lead the preparation and agreement of final accounts, ensuring timely project close-out and settlement.

• Ensure that a detailed measure of works completed is maintained on an ongoing basis.

• Oversee the submission of cost/value reconciliations.

• Maintain labour cost scheduling in conjunction with the Project Managers.

• Maintain accurate cost reporting systems and associated projections.

• Oversee the completion of internal monthly cost forecasting and project reviews.

• Lead the preparation and agreement of final accounts, ensuring timely project close-out and settlement.

• Assist in developing and improving all relevant IT reporting and control systems within your sphere of operation.

• Assist in the estimating process, providing cost build-ups and cash flow forecasts.

• Review conditions of contract for tenders and advise on areas of risk.

• Provide guidance and support to other Quantity Surveyors within the Business Unit, ensuring consistency and high-quality delivery across projects.

Essential Criteria

• A third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of at least five years post-qualification experience, preferably within a construction, civil engineering, or electrical infrastructure environment.

• Highly IT literate with experience of applying general/specialist packages within the QS context.

• Demonstrable experience in negotiating and interpreting standard forms of contracts, particularly NEC and FIDIC.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical skills to reach realistic workable solutions.

• A strong commercial focus with an ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.

• The flexibility and adaptability to succeed within a demanding business with high levels of motivation and evidence of being a self-starter.

• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.

• A flexible/adaptable approach to job role, working away from home when required and in a fast-changing business environment.

• Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.

• Flexibility to travel throughout the ROI when required.

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS or SCSI.

• An understanding or awareness of the electrical contracting industry or broader utility environment would be advantageous.

General Criteria

This position will be based in the ROI. However, travel will be required throughout Ireland to visit projects and customers.

Additional

It is a requirement that all Omexom employees ensure compliance, within the confines of the role, to all aspects of the Omexom Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures, including those specifically related to external accreditations such as:

• OHSAS 18001

• ISO 14001

• ISO 9001

• National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)