Commerical Quantity Surveyor

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited in Dublin seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of major projects across the construction lifecycle. You will manage costs, procure subcontractors, produce valuations and final accounts, and drive commercial outcomes with site and project teams.

The role offers progression opportunities, a competitive salary, pension and health benefits, and 26 days’ annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proven QS experience in construction.
• Strong background in cost management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial risk management.
• Forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting and cash flow management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in QS or related discipline.
• Progression towards CIOB accreditation.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and manage subcontractor procurement processes.
• Analyse tender returns and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Manage subcontractors through to final account settlement.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate site records, measurements and document control.
• Support forecasting, cost reporting and contract value reviews.
• Monitor project cash flow and commercial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Influence commercial decisions with site and project teams.
• Support implementation of commercial strategy across projects.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant and Trainee QS's.
• Ensure contractual entitlements are protected and maximised.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost management

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Subcontract procurement

Contract administration

JCT contracts

Commercial risk management

Forecasting

CVRs

Cost reporting

Cash flow management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

CIOB accreditation

Tools

Design-build contracts

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Dublin, permanent

Are you a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing construction team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major projects? I am seeking an experienced QS to support project delivery across all commercial aspects of the construction lifecycle. You will work closely with project and site teams, managing costs, procurement, contracts, risk and subcontractor performance while helping to drive strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and manage subcontractor procurement processes.
• Analyse tender returns and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Manage subcontractors through to final account settlement.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate site records, measurements and document control.
• Support forecasting, cost reporting and contract value reviews.
• Monitor project cash flow and commercial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with site and project management teams to influence commercial decisions.
• Support implementation of commercial strategy across projects.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant and Trainee QS's.
• Ensure contractual entitlements are protected and maximised.

What you will bring

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction sector.
• Strong background in cost management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial risk management.
• Experience with forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting and cash flow management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in QS or a related discipline.
• Progression towards a relevant professional accreditation such as CIOB.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work independently.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on large Design and Build projects over €20 million.
• Knowledge of construction claims and dispute resolution & contract law.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme & health benefits.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile construction projects.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of commercial outcomes while developing your career within a successful construction environment, I would be interested in hearing from you.

Skills

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Benefits

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