Quantity Surveyor - Dublin

SISK Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Quantity Surveyor, and be at the forefront of project delivery while maximizing commercial returns. This role offers significant responsibilities in financial management, excellent professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

26 days holiday plus option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension and travel expenses

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree educated and working toward relevant professional accreditation (e.g., CIOB, JCT).
• Experience with CVRs and site management.
• Completion of a 2-day Safety appreciation course.

Responsibilities

• Implementing commercial strategies and financial management aspects.
• Preparing tenders and managing subcontractor agreements.
• Liaising with the site management team and maintaining site records.

Skills

Negotiation

Report Writing

Contract Appreciation

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Professional accreditation (e.g., CIOB, JCT) in progress

Job description

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work within and assist the commercial and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery, maintain relationships, maximize commercial returns, and manage risk.

John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the forefront of change.

Responsibilities include:

1. Implementing the commercial strategy
2. Supporting the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with and taking responsibility for:
3. Preparing tenders, analyzing, selecting appropriate subcontractors, negotiating, and finalizing subcontractor orders, and managing financial and commercial aspects to Final Account completion
4. Site records and document control
5. Site measurement records
6. Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets, and CVR reconciliations
7. Performing valuations
8. Preparing variations with adequate records and details, and agreeing as works progress
9. Updating projected Final Accounts and submitting them in a timely manner
10. Liaising with and commercially influencing the site management team
11. Maintaining and protecting JSS's commercial and contractual entitlements
12. Understanding and actively participating in CVR processes
13. Reviewing and considering risks and opportunities
14. Developing understanding of insurances and warranties
15. Ensuring good cash management and being actively involved
16. Supporting tender processes as required
17. Managing and overseeing AQS & TQS, checking and taking responsibility for their work
18. Maintaining site records and control documents
19. Demonstrating clear written and verbal communication skills
20. Effectively utilizing a range of technology platforms
21. Being fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement
22. Demonstrating ownership and commercial awareness
23. Exhibiting effective time management, organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree educated and working toward relevant professional accreditation (e.g., CIOB, JCT)
• Strong negotiation, report writing, and contract appreciation skills
• Completion of a 2-day Safety appreciation course
• Experience with CVRs and site management

We offer a competitive salary with yearly increases, 26 days holiday (with the option to purchase 5 more), employer pension, travel expenses, flexible and remote working, enhanced parental leave, and opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We believe in working with purpose, having time for life, building a limitless career, and surrounding ourselves with great people.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no introductory fees will be paid.

The full job specification is available upon request. At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, especially those who may not meet every criterion but have transferable skills.