MEP Quantity Surveyor ( Intermediate)
Key Skills
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Life Science Team in Netherlands. Work within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk. At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction. Responsibilities Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders. Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion. Maintaining site records and document control. Recording site measurements. Assisting with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations. Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress. Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner. Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters Implement commercial strategy. Maintain and protect John Sisk & Son commercial and contractual entitlements Participate in contract value reviews maintaining an independent view Identify and assess risks and opportunities Develop understanding of insurances and warranties Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow Support tender processes as required Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, checking their work Maintain site records and control documents Apply clear written and verbal communication skills Effectively utilise technology platforms Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement Demonstrate commercial awareness and ownership Apply time management organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills Qualifications Required Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation Knowledge of JCT contracts Letter and report writing skills Negotiation skills Contract value reviews (CVRs) 2-day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness CIOB membership or eligibility Desirable Experience with larger Design and Build contracts Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution Understanding of contract law Involvement with contracts above €/£15m without responsibility Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts Supervise Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign-off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues Additional Information Competitive salary 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Additional Company Days Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland
Core Responsibilities
Manage the commercial and financial aspects of MEP construction work, including subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, forecasts, final accounts, and contract value reviews. Maintain project records, protect contractual entitlements, assess risks and opportunities, support cash flow and tendering, and supervise assistant and trainee quantity surveyors.
Requirements
A degree-level education and progress toward relevant professional accreditation are required, along with knowledge of JCT contracts, contract value reviews, measurement standards, and commercial and contract awareness. Candidates should have strong writing, negotiation, communication, organization, and time-management skills; experience with larger design-and-build contracts, claims, contract law, and contracts above €15 million is desirable.
Benefits
- 26 Days Annual Leave
- Additional Company Days
- Pension
- Learning And Development Opportunities
About John Sisk & Son Ltd
Industry: Construction
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery. Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.