Who We Are
Whitewater Group is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable water treatment engineering systems operating in Ireland, UK and across Europe in the Data Centre, Pharma, Power and Industrial sectors. We specialize in designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining water treatment solutions to meet our clients' specific needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability.
Whitewater Group is headquartered in Bray, Co. Wicklow and operates from European bases in Spain, Sweden, Finland and UK, with plans for further offices to open in Germany, Denmark and Italy. The Group is experiencing significant growth due to its focus on off-site construction methods (OSM) of delivering turnkey projects, meaning on-site construction time is kept to a minimum.
Role Description
We are currently seeking Intermediate Quantity Surveyors to support a range of ongoing and upcoming projects across Ireland and Central Europe. The successful candidates will work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial management of projects. Responsibilities will include assisting with budget preparation and cost estimates, compiling progress reports and final accounts, engaging with clients, and attending design team and site meetings.
As part of the Quantity Surveying team, the Intermediate Quantity Surveyor will report directly to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, who will provide guidance on project-related activities. This role requires strong commercial awareness, along with a high level of commitment, initiative, and enthusiasm.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To liaise and collaborate with the Senior QS and Project Manager and construction teams in all aspects of our contractual activities.
* Take ownership for maximizing commercial results.
* To represent and serve the best interests of the company to meet client expectations and encourage repeat business.
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
* Liaise with the estimators at hand-over
* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately and in accordance with company procedure.
* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
* Prepare, and in conjunction with senior management agree final account with client’s representative.
* Manage Job specific procurement
* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and/or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
* Maintain control of sub contractor’s accounts and minimize the cost of any variations.
* Reviewing weekly productivity of teams.
* Monitoring / scrutinizing of weekly costs and productivities, and reporting on same
* Highlighting areas of concern / loss on any part of the contract
* Monitoring of contract charges and notification to sub-contractors.
* Sub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account payments.
* Compiling the variation log and signing off on variations with Client Project Q.S.
* Cost monitoring and reporting while attending all monthly cost reporting meetings.
* Cash flow forecasting for projects and issuing monthly reports to commercial manager.
* Working closely with Finance & Commercial in maximizing profit on the contracts
Required Experience & Qualifications:
* Candidates must have 4+ yrs. professional experience, Electrical or Mechanical experience would be an advantage
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
* Displays thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and drawings
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office
* Demonstrates excellent budgetary responsibility.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with emphasis on ability to provide and explain reports accurately.
* Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.