Quantity Surveyor

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Long-term disability cover

Generous annual leave

Employer matched pension

Bike to Work scheme

Travel Saver scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vickerstock partners with a leading residential developer to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for the Dublin-based Commercial Team. The role focuses on the commercial management of residential projects, including procurement, cost control and financial reporting.

You will collaborate with site teams to monitor budgets, analyse tenders and prepare monthly cost reports, while identifying value engineering opportunities and ensuring contractual compliance. Salary €60,000-€80,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with residential exposure preferred.
• Proficiency in cost management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist commercial management of residential projects from procurement to completion.
• Monitor budgets, costs and expenditure against appraisals.
• Prepare and analyse subcontractor and supplier tender packages and support procurement decisions.
• Manage subcontractor packages including valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and provide updates on project costs and final expenditure.
• Review subcontractor claims and ensure payments align with contracts.
• Support subcontract agreements and purchase orders administration.
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain commercial records and ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with site teams, purchasing, finance and other departments to deliver projects.

Skills

Residential development experience

Budgeting & cost control

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Cost-management software

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Tools

Cubit

BuildSoft

Mudshark

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Residential | Dublin

Overview

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a leading residential developer to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within residential development, gaining exposure to major housing projects including a major development in Adamstown.

Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, the successful candidate will play an important role in the commercial management of residential projects, with involvement across procurement, cost control, subcontractor management and financial reporting.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the commercial management of residential development projects from procurement through to completion.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs and expenditure against agreed appraisals.
• Preparing and analysing subcontractor and supplier tender packages, making recommendations and supporting procurement decisions.
• Managing subcontractor packages, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Preparing monthly cost reports and providing accurate updates on project costs and anticipated final expenditure.
• Reviewing subcontractor claims and ensuring payments are processed in line with contractual requirements.
• Supporting the preparation and administration of subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Identifying potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with contractual procedures.
• Working closely with site teams, purchasing, finance and other departments to support effective project delivery.
• Assisting with the management and reporting of project preliminaries, infrastructure costs and other development-related expenditure.
• Identifying commercial risks and supporting the resolution of contractual issues as they arise.

What you will need

• A relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with exposure to residential development or housing projects.
• A good understanding of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside site and commercial teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cost-management software such as Cubit, BuildSoft, Mudshark or Power BI.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What's in it for you?

• Salary ranging between €60,000 - €80,000 per year
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Health insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Long-term disability cover.
• Generous annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Travel Saver scheme.