Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Building a sustainable tomorrow We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cavan.  Your mission Prepare contract documents - e.g. bills of quantities with the client or architect Working closely with and reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor Estimate materials, time and labour costs for the project Negotiate and analyse costs for tenders and contracts Coordinate work effort Manage Risk, Value and Cost Control Allocate work to Sub-Contractors Analyse potential and actual outcomes, producing detailed progress reports Value the finished product and arrange payments Implement Health and Safety Regulations Liaising with the team to ensure requirements and specifications are met Support in the preparation of accurate forecasts of project costs to completion and final value. Prepare monthly interim valuations and ensure approval and certification of interim valuations internally and by CMT. Responsible for procuring sub-contracts and agreeing final accounts. Who are we looking for? Degree or qualification in quantity surveying or construction economics    Assist the senior quantity surveyor when liaising with internal stakeholders and client’s representatives while on site including attendance at meetings Strong time management skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong understanding of the construction industry and working on site Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals Must have fluent English and be eligible to work in Ireland. Critical thinking Financial and numeracy skills Ability to solve problems Detailed knowledge of the legal building regulations and requirements What’s in it for you? Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of BAM's largest and most exciting projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards while earning competitive salaries. BAM are committed to its employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as; 8% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program, Learning and Development opportunities, further education, bike to work scheme, company laptop, company phone, flexible working arrangements and many more. Your work environment If successful, you will be part of a dynamic team that works together to deliver results but also to further develop your career through our four key pillars; open collaboration, scalable learning, proactive ownership and predictable performance. You will enjoy working with a committed , enthusiastic and experienced team guided by a highly experienced Manager who will provide you with the support & development required . It's a fast paced, processed driven environment where teamwork and sharing priorities on a regular basis is key to success. No two days are the same.  At BAM Ireland our people are at the heart of the BAM mission statement of  “Building a sustainable tomorrow” . The discipline of Facilities Management is essential for BAM to achieve our Mission Statement, ensuring are projects are delivered to the highest sustainable standard, safeguarding the profitability and longevity of the organisation. Furthermore, this profession allows our organisation to serve our clients and the wider public by maintaining public infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings that allow the communities we serve to prosper. Our Facilities team speak with enormous pride and satisfaction when maintaining projects for our clients and the public that will serve the countries for years to come. BAM employees get a wide range of experience and are a key to the lifecycle of the projects from the tendering stage right through to the management of the facilities going forward. Without these expertise’s BAM would not be able to deliver best in class projects and services to our clients and the wider public. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.