Quantity Surveyor - Trainee

Thomas Melly - 087 2152731 / thomasmelly6@gmail.com 


A professionally qualified first class honours and multiple award winning Quantity Surveyor with excellent organisational, team working and interpersonal skills who is actively seeking a position that offers new challenges and opportunities into the future.
I am a highly motivated individual, who is ambitious and forward-thinking with a proven track record both academically and professionally. I have the ability to work autonomously or within a team environment to consistently meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

Professional Experience & Responsibilities

I have gained over 2 years of practical experience on a diverse range of projects in the Public and Private Sectors as both a Professional QS and Contractors QS (as below).


Tasks Involved (PQS)

•    Assessment of interim valuations and preparation of Recommendations for Payment
•    Evaluation, on-site re-measurement & agreement of Variation Claims
•    Assessment and agreement of Final Accounts
•    Preparation of Cost Estimates / Developers Budgets
•    Preparation of tender documentation (Bills of Quantities)
•    Attending site meetings with consultants and Employer Representatives

Tasks Involved (CQS)

• Tendering and estimating for a wide range of Public & Private Sector Projects
• Measurement and re-measurement of various Live Projects
• Obtaining Sub Contractor Tenders by selective tendering
• Dealing with local Suppliers and Sub-Contractors
• Construction Package analysis and interpretation


Education & Academic Qualifications

Year  Institution        Course       Result

2000-2005 St.Columbas Comprehensive School      Leaving Certificate      410 Points
2005-2008: Letterkenny Institute of Technology     B.Sc. (Ord.) in Quantity Surveying   Distinction
2008-2010: Limerick Institute of Technology     B.Sc. (Hon.) in Quantity Surveying   First Class Hons