Quantity Surveyor

Sigmar Recruitment; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Annual bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Dublin construction contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring costs stay within budget and value is delivered across the lifecycle.

You will prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages, monitor costs, provide forecasts, and liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• A degree or third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying in the Irish construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor or established subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Preparing cost reports, valuations and monthly financial forecasts.
• Managing variations, valuations and contractual claims.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Liaising with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Attending site and commercial meetings.
• Ensuring projects are commercially managed in line with contractual requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Dublin

€65,000–€85,000 + Package

About Your New Company

Our client is a well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Dublin and Leinster. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

About Your New Job

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are delivered within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account.

• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages.

• Preparing cost reports, valuations and monthly financial forecasts.

• Managing variations, valuations and contractual claims.

• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential commercial risks.

• Liaising with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Attending site and commercial meetings.

• Ensuring projects are commercially managed in line with contractual requirements.

What You Will Need

• A degree or third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• 3–5+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the Irish construction industry.

• Experience working with a main contractor or established subcontractor.

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost management.

• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.

• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.

What You Will Get Back

• Salary of €65,000–€85,000, depending on experience.

• Company vehicle or car allowance, where applicable.

• Pension contribution.

• Annual bonus and additional benefits.

• Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of construction projects.

• Long-term career progression within an established contractor.

Location: Dublin
Working Week: 40 hours

If you're a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move, I'd be happy to have a confidential discussion.