Quantity Surveyor - Dublin

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Company benefits

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a leading Irish main contractor to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a major Dublin development. The role offers a salary of €70,000–€85,000 plus package and a permanent position on a high-value commercial and residential project.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects, budgets, procurement, subcontractor packages and cost reporting alongside a skilled project team, contributing to successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Previous experience with a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, healthcare, education or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Experience with subcontractor negotiations and final accounts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Preparing and monitoring project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Preparing and issuing subcontractor tender packages.
• Evaluating tenders and negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Managing subcontractor applications for payment and valuations.
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and payment applications.
• Managing variations, claims and commercial changes.
• Monitoring project costs against budget and forecast.
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and scope of works.
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and the client.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager and Project Manager with overall project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Major Construction Project | Dublin

Dublin
€70,000 – €85,000 + package
Major Commercial & Residential Development

About Your New Company

Our client is one of Ireland's leading construction contractors, with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality and complex projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major development in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor and work alongside an experienced project and commercial team on a significant construction project.

About Your New Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial and contractual management of the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, site team, subcontractors, consultants and client.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Preparing and monitoring project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Preparing and issuing subcontractor tender packages.
• Evaluating tenders and negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Managing subcontractor applications for payment and valuations.
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and payment applications.
• Managing variations, claims and commercial changes.
• Monitoring project costs against budget and forecast.
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and scope of works.
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and the client.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager and Project Manager with overall project delivery.

What You Need

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Previous experience with a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, healthcare, education or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Experience with subcontractor negotiations and final accounts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

What You Will Get in Return

• €70,000 – €85,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Pension.
• Annual leave.
• Company benefits.
• Permanent position with a leading Irish main contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a major Dublin construction project.
• Exposure to a high-value and commercially complex development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced commercial and project management team.
• Strong pipeline of future projects across Ireland.