Lead Building Surveyor – Dublin, Build & Scale New Team

Macdonald & Company; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct business impact

Career progression opportunities

Health/pension benefits

Job summary

Macdonald & Company is seeking a Building Surveyor (Senior) to help establish a dedicated Commercial Building Surveying practice in Dublin. You will deliver high-spec professional advice and project services across a diverse portfolio while shaping growth strategy and service offerings.

This role offers commercial autonomy with corporate backing, and a clear pathway to Associate Director as the team expands. Dublin-based with strong client and market development opportunities.

Qualifications

• MRICS or MSCSI chartered status is essential.
• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations and contracts (RIAI/JCT/FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-acquisition due diligence, surveys, dilapidations, lease advice and defect diagnosis.
• Lead refurbishment, fit-out and alteration projects from inception to completion.
• Advise landlords, investors, occupiers and lenders on technical issues.
• Identify market opportunities and develop competitive tenders.
• Mentor APC candidates and junior surveyors as the practice grows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report writing

Business development

Education

MRICS / MSCSI

Job description

Macdonald & Company is seeking a Building Surveyor (Senior) to help establish a dedicated Commercial Building Surveying practice in Dublin. You will deliver high-spec professional advice and project services across a diverse portfolio while shaping growth strategy and service offerings.

This role offers commercial autonomy with corporate backing, and a clear pathway to Associate Director as the team expands. Dublin-based with strong client and market development opportunities.