Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Zircoe Recruitment is partnering with a leading construction and general contracting company to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Dublin. This role covers commercial and cost management on high‑value projects across Ireland, including data centres, healthcare, commercial and residential developments.

You will manage budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts, working closely with project managers and site teams to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• 2–5+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, accruals and overall project costs.
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, package evaluation and negotiations.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, variations and claims.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, commitments and liabilities.
• Monitor contractual obligations, notices, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Identify, value and manage variations, compensation events and change orders.
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and agree interim and final accounts.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, design teams and site teams to maintain cost control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial matters.
• Contribute to monthly management reporting, commercial forecasting and project close-out.
• Support the successful and profitable delivery of construction projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Commercial Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Location: Dublin, Ireland – Project Based

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Sector: Construction | Main Contracting

Level: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Opportunity

Zircoe Recruitment is partnering with a leading construction and general contracting company to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

The company delivers complex, high-value construction projects across Ireland, including commercial, industrial, data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare, residential, fit-out and public-sector developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take responsibility for the financial and contractual management of construction projects, working alongside experienced project and commercial teams from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, accruals and overall project costs.
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Subcontractor Management & Procurement

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, package evaluation and negotiations.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, variations and claims.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier commercial relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, commitments and liabilities.

Contracts & Commercial Administration

• Monitor contractual obligations, notices, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Identify, value and manage variations, compensation events and change orders.
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and agree interim and final accounts.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, design teams and site teams to maintain effective cost control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial matters.
• Contribute to monthly management reporting, commercial forecasting and project close-out.
• Support the successful and profitable delivery of construction projects.

About You

We're looking for a commercially aware Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong analytical, contractual and negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 2–5+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction.
• Experience working for a main contractor, subcontractor or construction consultancy.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

Experience on one or more of the following project types would be advantageous:

• Data Centres
• Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Commercial & Industrial Developments
• Healthcare & Residential
• Fit-Out & Infrastructure
• Public‑Sector Projects

Knowledge of NEC, JCT, RIAI, Public Works Contracts or other standard forms of construction contract would also be beneficial.

Experience with commercial or project management software is an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging construction projects.
• Structured career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional qualifications and continued learning.
• Collaborative environment alongside experienced construction and commercial professionals.
• Exposure to major clients, consultants and supply‑chain partners.
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing construction business.
• Company pension and additional employee benefits.
• Potential progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.