Professional Quantity Surveyor

Elite Talent Hub; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer-matcheds

Remote-first hybrid working

Performance bonus

CPD funding

Generous leave

Death-in-service

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub in Malahide is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a client-focused consultancy. You will manage costs from planning to final accounts, liaising with clients and contractors across Irish projects.

Remote-first with 1–2 days in the Malahide office, with excellent progression opportunities. The role requires a QS degree, post-graduate experience, and strong knowledge of Irish contracts and BOQ preparation using Buildsoft/Cubit and Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• Experience within a PQS consultancy, multidisciplinary construction consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction contracts, particularly RIAI contracts.
• Experience in cost planning, tender preparation, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Proficiency in Buildsoft/Cubit, Microsoft Excel and cost reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates and project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce full Bills of Quantities in accordance with the current Irish Agreed Rules of Measurement.
• Prepare tender documentation, manage tender processes and evaluate contractor submissions.
• Support procurement strategies, contractor selection and subcontractor appointments.
• Prepare and assess interim valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Review, assess and negotiate variations, claims and final accounts.
• Support the administration of construction contracts, including RIAI forms of contract.
• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and provide cost management advice.
• Liaise with clients, design consultants, contractors and internal Project Managers.
• Provide commercial input during project planning, design development, construction and handover.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain comprehensive project cost documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Buildsoft/Cubit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering and building consultancy with over 30 years' experience in the Irish construction industry, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager looking to develop their career within a client-focused consultancy environment, working across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

The company offers a remote-first working model, requiring just 1–2 days per week in its Malahide office, alongside excellent career progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on employee development.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, clients and external consultants, supporting the commercial management of projects from initial cost planning through to final account.

Location: Malahide, Dublin – 1–2 days per week in the office
Salary: €65,000–€70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction Consultancy | Quantity Surveying | Cost Management

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates and project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

• Produce full Bills of Quantities in accordance with the current Irish Agreed Rules of Measurement.

• Prepare tender documentation, manage tender processes and evaluate contractor submissions.

• Support procurement strategies, contractor selection and subcontractor appointments.

• Prepare and assess interim valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Review, assess and negotiate variations, claims and final accounts.

• Support the administration of construction contracts, including RIAI forms of contract.

• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and provide cost management advice.

• Liaise with clients, design consultants, contractors and internal Project Managers.

• Provide commercial input during project planning, design development, construction and handover.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain comprehensive project cost documentation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.

• Relevant post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.

• Experience working within a PQS consultancy, multidisciplinary construction consultancy or contractor environment.

• Strong knowledge of Irish construction contracts, particularly RIAI contracts.

• Demonstrable experience preparing full Bills of Quantities under the Irish Agreed Rules of Measurement.

• Experience in cost planning, tender preparation, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Proficiency in Buildsoft/Cubit, Microsoft Excel and cost reporting systems.

• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration capabilities.

• Previous experience working on construction projects in Ireland.

• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer

• Salary: €65,000–€70,000, depending on experience.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions.

• Remote-first hybrid working, with just 1–2 days per week in Malahide.

• Flexible working hours.

• Work-from-abroad opportunities.

• Additional company and birthday annual leave.

• CPD funding and structured professional development.

• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave.

• Death-in-service benefit.

• Employee wellbeing and mental health support.

• Long-term career progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.

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