Contract Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ward Personnel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Ward Personnel are seeking two experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join a leading construction project team on an initial 6-month contract basis with attractive hourly rates. Positions are based in Wexford and Grange Castle, Dublin.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will manage full commercial aspects, budgets and forecasts, contracts, procurement and subcontractor accounts, delivering monthly cost reports and final accounts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts and commercial management.
• Excellent cost management and reporting skills.
• Experience with subcontractor accounts and procurement.
• Ability to work independently within a project team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting systems.
• Main contractor background.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, data centre, healthcare, or residential projects.
• Experience in fast-paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of construction projects.
• Preparation, management, and reporting of project budgets and forecasts.
• Cost planning, cost control, and financial reporting throughout project delivery.
• Administration of contracts and contractual correspondence.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Preparation and assessment of subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
• Management of client valuations, variations, and change control processes.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks.
• Supporting project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Preparation of monthly cost reports and commercial updates for senior management.
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Cost control

Budget reporting

Contract administration

Excel proficiency

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

6-Month Contract | Attractive Hourly Rates | Wexford & Grange Castle

Location: Wexford or Grange Castle, Dublin
Contract Type: Hourly Rate Contract
Duration: Initial 6 Months (Potential Extension)
Rate: Highly Competitive Hourly Rates Available

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking two experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join a leading construction project team on an initial 6-month contract basis. These opportunities offer the chance to work on significant construction projects while benefiting from attractive hourly rates and the flexibility of contract employment.

One position is based in Wexford and the second in Grange Castle, Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for commercially driven Quantity Surveying professionals who have experience managing project costs, contracts, procurement, and commercial risk from project commencement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of construction projects.
• Preparation, management, and reporting of project budgets and forecasts.
• Cost planning, cost control, and financial reporting throughout project delivery.
• Administration of contracts and contractual correspondence.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Preparation and assessment of subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
• Management of client valuations, variations, and change control processes.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks.
• Supporting project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Preparation of monthly cost reports and commercial updates for senior management.
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent cost management and reporting skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a project team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Main contractor background.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, data centre, healthcare, or residential projects.
• Experience working in a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer?

• Attractive hourly rates.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to join established project teams on significant construction projects.
• Immediate and upcoming start dates available.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.