Quantity Surveyor

Uniting Holding; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Conack in Ireland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in the Limerick region. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects of high-profile residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial developments from pre-construction through final account.

The role requires 3-5 years in QS, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of contracts, with opportunities to lead budgeting, valuations, tendering, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry.
• Experience working on residential, commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software.
• Experience delivering construction projects in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from start to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts.
• Measure and value subcontractor works and prepare interim valuations.
• Procure subcontractors and manage the tendering process.
• Assess, negotiate, and agree variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to maximise value and control expenditure.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Clients to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure all commercial documentation is maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the delivery of projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational ability

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Ireland experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial management software

Job description

Join Conack, one of Ireland's fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, supporting major construction projects based in the Limerick region.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial developments, taking ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account while working with an ambitious and growing team.

What You'll Do

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from start to completion

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts

• Measure and value subcontractor works and prepare interim valuations

• Procure subcontractors and manage the tendering process

• Assess, negotiate, and agree variations and final accounts

• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to maximise value and control expenditure

• Prepare monthly commercial reports and forecasts for senior management

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Clients to support successful project delivery

• Ensure all commercial documentation is maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle

• Support the delivery of projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline

• 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry

• Experience working on residential, commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction projects

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and organisational abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software

• Experience delivering construction projects in Ireland

What You'll Get

• Company Vehicle

• Pension Scheme

• Company Phone & Laptop

• Career progression opportunities

• Exposure to large-scale, multidisciplinary construction projects

• Work with one of Ireland's leading construction firms