Managing Quantity Surveyor | Up to €135,000 + Benefits | Tier 1 | Dublin

Egmont; Dublin; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Egmont, a leading Tier-1 building and civil engineering contractor in Ireland, is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for Dublin. You will oversee cost and contractual management, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors on major Dublin-region projects.

You will drive commercial performance, manage variations and claims, and ensure accurate financial reporting from pre-construction through to completion. MRICS or SCSI status is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience within a Tier-1 or leading main contractor.
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects across sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contracts and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• MRICS or SCSI chartered status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple large-scale projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate QS staff.
• Oversee cost planning, tendering, procurement, and subcontractor negotiations.
• Manage variations, claims, and change control processes.
• Ensure all financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management are completed accurately and on time.
• Mitigate commercial risks and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate closely with project management, design, and procurement teams to optimise cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor | Up to €135,000 + Benefits | Tier 1 | Dublin

Oct 6

Managing Quantity Surveyor

About the Company

Our client is a leading Tier-1 building and civil engineering contractor, consistently ranked among Ireland’s top construction firms. They deliver some of the country’s most high-profile and technically demanding projects across sectors including commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, residential, data centres, and heritage restoration.

Known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and safety, they operate with a strong technical team and a forward-thinking approach to project delivery. Their portfolio spans landmark builds that define city skylines and set new standards for excellence within the Irish construction industry.

The Role

This is a senior commercial leadership position, overseeing the cost and contractual management of major projects in the Dublin region. The successful candidate will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial performance, and ensure the financial success of key projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple large-scale projects.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate QS staff.

Oversee cost planning, tendering, procurement, and subcontractor negotiations.

Manage variations, claims, and change control processes.

Ensure all financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management are completed accurately and on time.

Mitigate commercial risks and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Collaborate closely with project management, design, and procurement teams to optimise cost efficiency.

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

10+ years’ experience within a Tier-1 or leading main contractor.

Proven track record managing large, complex projects across sectors.

Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contracts and cost management.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

MRICS or SCSI chartered status is advantageous.

Package

Leadership role within one of Ireland’s most respected contractors.

Career progression opportunities with exposure to prestigious, high-value projects.

Supportive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and long-term career growth.