Quantity Surveyor

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main building contractor in Dublin. You will manage commercial aspects from procurement through final accounts, working with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, experience with a main contractor, strong commercial awareness, and excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor, developer, or consultancy.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and cost management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and evaluating subcontractor packages and procurement schedules.
• Assessing and processing subcontractor payments.
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitoring project expenditure and reporting on commercial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting contract administration and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborating with site and project management teams to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Quantity Surveyor | Main Building Contractor

Dublin

About your new company

A leading and well-established building contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded professional to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use sectors. The successful candidate will join a company with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects and a robust pipeline of work.

About Your The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from procurement through to final account. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will help ensure projects are delivered successfully while maintaining strong commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and evaluating subcontractor packages and procurement schedules.
• Assessing and processing subcontractor payments.
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitoring project expenditure and reporting on commercial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting contract administration and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborating with site and project management teams to achieve project objectives.

What You Will Need

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor, developer, or consultancy.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and cost management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Get

• Competitive salary of €65,000 to €75,000 and benefits package.
• Exposure to major construction projects with a respected contractor.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career prospects with a strong and growing business.