Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Savills Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Ireland seeks a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management and commercial advice across a range of property projects in Ireland. You will work with Building Surveyors, Project Managers and other teams to develop and shape a new service line within the firm.

Essential expertise includes MRICS/MSCSI, 10+ years’ PQE, contract knowledge and strong Excel skills, with a proactive, client‑focussed approach and driving licence.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor with MRICS or MSCSI designation.
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement routes and cost management principles.
• Experience delivering pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying services; strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills; proficient with Excel and cost management software.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans across project stages.
• Provide feasibility studies, development appraisals and value engineering.
• Prepare bills of quantities, tender documentation and evaluate tenders.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts and final accounts.
• Provide commercial reports and client cost consultancy across procurement and construction phases.
• Coordinate with Building Surveyors, Project Managers and external consultants.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Report writing

Client relationship management

Driving licence

Education

MRICS or MSCSI

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role/ Location

Savills Building & Project Consultancy is one of Ireland's leading property consultancy teams, providing specialist technical advice across acquisitions, development, ownership, occupation and disposal of property assets. Our clients include investors, developers, landlords and occupiers across a wide range of sectors.

As part of our continued growth strategy, Savills is seeking to establish and expand its dedicated Quantity Surveying service offering in Ireland. This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in developing and shaping a new service line within a well-established and highly regarded property consultancy business.

Our Chartered Quantity Surveyors will work alongside Building Surveyors, Project Managers and wider consultancy teams to provide expert cost management and commercial advice throughout the property lifecycle. Services include Cost Planning, Reinstatement Costs, Procurement Advice, Tendering, Contract Administration Support, Development Monitoring, Cost Control, Value Engineering and Final Account Negotiation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial property and construction projects across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Quantity Surveying

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans throughout project stages.
• Provide feasibility studies and development appraisals.
• Undertake value engineering exercises and cost optimisation reviews.
• Prepare bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Assess contractor tenders and provide procurement advice.
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts.
• Provide cost reporting and commercial advice to clients.
• Prepare reinstatement cost assessments for insurance valuation purposes.
• Provide advice to clients regarding property reinstatement values and insurance-related cost considerations.

Project & Contract Support

• Support project teams throughout procurement and construction phases.
• Monitor variations and change control processes.
• Assess interim valuations and contractor payment applications.
• Prepare contract documentation and associated commercial reports.
• Assist in contract administration and project delivery functions.
• Coordinate with Building Surveyors, Project Managers and external consultants.
• Monitor project progress from a commercial and financial perspective.

Client Advisory

• Provide strategic commercial advice across development, refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key client contact.
• Deliver cost reports, presentations and project updates to clients.
• Support investor, occupier and developer clients in achieving their project objectives

Business Development

• Support pitches, tenders and fee proposals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional instructions and cross-service collaboration.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Quantity Surveying service offering.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or MSCSI).
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement routes and cost management principles.
• Experience delivering pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying services.Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and industry-standard cost management software.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience across commercial, office, industrial, retail or mixed-use developments.
• Knowledge of Irish construction contracts and procurement practices.
• Experience in development monitoring and lender reporting.
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled project delivery environments.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially aware and client focused.
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Collaborative team player.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Savills Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

Savills aims to attract, recruit and retain the best people from the widest possible pool of talent. As such, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment for all employees by striving at all times to be an organisation which does not discriminate, values everyone’s talents and abilities and where diversity is positively promoted.