Quantity Surveyor

AllSite Staffing; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Autonomy

Established and expanding group

Galway location

Job summary

AllSite Staffing is recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Irish property development and construction group in Galway. You will take ownership of commercial aspects across multiple developments, with strong scope for career progression.

The role requires a Degree in Quantity Surveying (or related), 5+ years' experience and proven ability in BOQs, cost reporting and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Must have Irish experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial aspects from budgeting to final account.
• Prepare, review and manage BOQs, quantity take-offs and measurement of works.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics

Tools

Excel

QS software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and expanding Irish property development and construction group based in Galway.

Our client has an exciting pipeline of residential, student accommodation and boutique hospitality projects and is currently strengthening its in-house construction and commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business, work closely with senior management and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial aspects of multiple developments, with excellent scope for career progression as the business continues to expand.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Our client has a strong pipeline of developments, including:

• Student Accommodation: Multiple active developments with further expansion planned.
• Boutique Hospitality: An upcoming hotel development scheduled to commence in 2027.
• Residential: A range of high-quality residential developments.
• Large-Scale Residential: Galway City.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects from initial budgeting through to final account.
• Prepare, review and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs and measurement of works.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage procurement, tendering, subcontractor enquiries and contract negotiations.
• Assess subcontractor quotations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and implement effective cost-control measures.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors and senior management.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies.
• Provide regular commercial updates and maintain accurate project records.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Ideally 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
• Must have Irish expereince
• Experience working with a main contractor, property developer or construction consultancy.
• Strong experience across residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent knowledge of BOQs, procurement, subcontractor management and cost reporting.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and expanding Irish development group.
• Excellent pipeline of projects across Galway.
• Direct involvement in commercial decisions and project delivery.
• Supportive team environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Long-term career progression as the company continues to grow.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the development of an expanding in-house construction division.