Lead Quantity Surveyor – Cost, Contracts & Risk

Sisk; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing supports

Career development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding construction team in Ireland. You will manage costs, procurement and subcontractor relationships across the project lifecycle, ensuring strong commercial performance and risk management.

You will lead valuations, CVRs and final accounts, supervise junior surveyors, and contribute to cash flow and contract value reviews while collaborating with project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation.
• Understanding of contract and commercial awareness (2-day safety course).
• CIOB membership or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders.
• Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.
• Maintaining site records and document control.
• Recording site measurements.
• Assisting with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations.
• Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.
• Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner.
• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters
• Implement commercial strategy.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cash flow management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Progress towards CIOB

Tools

JCT contracts

Standard Method of Measurement

Job description

John Sisk & Son is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding construction team in Ireland. You will manage costs, procurement and subcontractor relationships across the project lifecycle, ensuring strong commercial performance and risk management.

You will lead valuations, CVRs and final accounts, supervise junior surveyors, and contribute to cash flow and contract value reviews while collaborating with project teams to deliver on time and within budget.