Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

The Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (IQS) is responsible for cost control on behalf of the Contracting Entity, managing spend, ensuring payments comply with contractual reimbursement principles and monitoring anticipated final project costs. The IQS provides cost management advice to claims, contract and project management teams, develops schedules of rates or Bills of Quantities, prepares payment certificates and final accounts, and supports the achievement of the project’s budgetary goals. • Support development of cost control processes, procedures and policies for the Contracting Entity. • Monitor compliance with cost control standards and notify Programme Director/Project Manager of non‑conformances. • Develop cost management strategy for the programme. • Review contractor Key Performance Indicators for cost, spend and budget management. • Oversee variations, monthly cash‑flow forecasting, retention, liquidated damages and related amendments. • Advise Risk team on financial impacts of potential risks. • Monitor and approve anticipated final programme costs. • Provide escalation route for cost control issues. • Support response to contractor claims. • Ensure optimum value for money in procurement and delivery of the programme. • Develop and maintain cost reporting processes and administrative procedures. • Foster relationships with supply chain, contractors, consultants and professional bodies. • Provide advice on claims and disputes for construction and consultancy contracts. • Review schedules of rates or Bills of Quantities for pre‑tender estimates and comment as required. • Review monthly valuations, variation orders and final accounts of packages. • Measure and evaluate cost performance against on‑site progress and report variations. • Quantify work done, evaluate additional work, and record material wastage and subcontractor contra‑charges. • Review cost consultant payment certificates and follow up on collections. • Accept final account recommendations and support negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cash flow
• ▸variations
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸bills of quantities
• ▸payment certificates

What You Bring

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in quantity surveying, cost management or project controls. • Strong understanding of construction contract documents, drawings and specifications. • Experience delivering technically complex, high‑value infrastructure projects. • Background in consultancy, client or contractor organisations. • Knowledge of cost management principles, measurement methods and related tools. • Ability to implement cost policies and procedures. • Proficiency in MS Office and project financial/cost management systems. • Strong commercial, financial and budgeting awareness. • Excellent written and verbal communication with analytical skills. • Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure. • Team leadership and mentoring experience. • Good understanding of project governance and procurement processes.

Requirements

• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸cost management
• ▸ms office
• ▸project controls
• ▸commercial awareness
• ▸team leadership

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a full‑time permanent role with competitive remuneration, pension, 23 days of annual leave plus company and volunteering days, and opportunities to work on impactful, innovative projects worldwide. The company promotes career development, a diverse and collaborative culture, flexible working, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. • Full‑time permanent role with competitive remuneration and attractive benefits. • Pension scheme and 23 days of annual leave plus company and volunteering days. • Opportunities to work on impactful, innovative projects globally. • Career development and progression across Ireland and internationally. • Supportive, diverse and collaborative workplace that values work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Onsite