Project Surveyor

Vickerstock; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Vehicle allowance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a major Irish Tier 1 contractor, is recruiting a Project Surveyor to join the Dublin-based commercial team.

You will manage commercial and contractual aspects on projects, prepare measurements, valuations, variations, and oversee subcontractor packages while monitoring costs.

The role offers €70,000-€75,000 salary, €8,500 vehicle allowance, pension, generous annual leave and hybrid working up to two days from home per week after probation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
• Experience working for a main contractor is essential.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, measurement, variations, subcontractor management and cost control.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, contractual administration and change control procedures.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using commercial and document management systems an advantage.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned construction projects throughout the construction phase.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate measurements, valuations and interim payment applications.
• Assessing variations, claims and contractual changes, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier packages, including procurement, payment assessments and contractual administration.
• Monitoring project costs, preparing commercial reports and forecasting potential changes to budgets.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, supporting cost control and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Carrying out regular site visits to review progress, verify quantities and address commercial issues.
• Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual queries.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.

Skills

Valuations

Measurement

Variations

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Excel

Document management systems

Education

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Project Surveyor – Dublin

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with one of Ireland’s biggest Tier 1 contractors who deliver projects across a range of sectors, including commercial offices, data centres, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, life sciences and pharmaceutical developments. They are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Why this opportunity?

• Salary ranging between €70,000 - €75,000 (dependent on experience)
• €8,500 vehicle allowance
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working, with up to two days from home per week following successful completion of probation.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned construction projects throughout the construction phase.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate measurements, valuations and interim payment applications.
• Assessing variations, claims and contractual changes, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier packages, including procurement, payment assessments and contractual administration.
• Monitoring project costs, preparing commercial reports and forecasting potential changes to budgets.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, supporting cost control and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Carrying out regular site visits to review progress, verify quantities and address commercial issues.
• Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual queries.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.

What you will need

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
• Experience working for a main contractor is essential.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, measurement, variations, subcontractor management and cost control.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, contractual administration and change control procedures.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using commercial and document management systems an advantage.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.