Job Descriptions

Key responsibilities

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Managing subcontract packages and overseeing payments to subcontractors, suppliers and consultants along with normal QS duties
• Experience of RC frame / apartment and residential building / commercial projects
• House building residential experience is essential
• Undertaking monthly internal valuations and production of monthly cost reports
• Reporting on budgets and variations.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier contractual details.

The candidate;

• 7-10+ yrs Post-Graduate experience in PQS or Contractors office.
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Good IT skills with competency at Buildsoft, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word and Excel
• A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• To have strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Company vehicle (role dependent)

Skills

• Communication Skills
• IT Skills

Experience

• 7-10 years