Quantity Surveyor — Tendering, Estimating & Cost Control

NexVentur; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NexVentur in Galway is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our established construction and civil engineering team. You will play a key role across tendering, estimating and commercial management, working with clients, subcontractors and the project team.

We welcome early-career QS as well as experienced candidates; salary will be based on experience, with 5–6 years’ experience positioned for mid-level remuneration in the Galway market.

Qualifications

• Experience with cost control and financial management.
• Ability to analyse costs and produce accurate estimates.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tender documentation and supporting the bid process.
• Preparing detailed estimates for awarded tenders.
• Pricing and forecasting material and project costs.
• Coordinating requests for quotations from the supply chain.
• Preparing and managing tender documents, contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Procuring subcontractors, suppliers and services.
• Issuing and managing purchase orders.
• Monitoring project costs and budgets.
• Assessing subcontractor claims and payment applications.
• Negotiating rates with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Tracking design changes and updating cost projections.
• Supporting contractual claims and commercial analysis.
• Maintaining accurate tender and project records.
• Providing accurate cost information for monthly reporting and job costing.

Skills

Numerical & financial management

Attention to detail

Communication & negotiation

Team collaboration

Estimating software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

NexVentur in Galway is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our established construction and civil engineering team. You will play a key role across tendering, estimating and commercial management, working with clients, subcontractors and the project team.

We welcome early-career QS as well as experienced candidates; salary will be based on experience, with 5–6 years’ experience positioned for mid-level remuneration in the Galway market.