Residential Project QS — Cost Control & Growth

BHA Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BHA Construction in Ireland is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and cost management support across live residential developments. You will work with the site team, engineers, and the wider commercial function to keep projects on budget, manage subcontractor accounts, and identify cost risks from tender through to final account.

The role offers exposure to a strong pipeline of residential projects nationwide, with opportunities to progress within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential or general construction, ideally with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of measurement, valuations, subcontract procurement, and cost control.
• Working knowledge of Irish construction contracts and standard forms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with cost management or ERP software (e.g. Procore, CostX, Cubit) an advantage.
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Full clean driving licence, with willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for allocated projects
• Measure works and prepare interim valuations for client applications for payment
• Prepare, issue, and agree subcontractor payments, including measurement, valuation, and variations
• Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account, reconciling against contract sums
• Identify, price, and manage variations and change, ensuring proper instruction and documentation is in place
• Support the tender and procurement process, including preparing enquiry packages, analysing subcontractor returns, and making award recommendations
• Monitor project cost performance against budget, flagging risks and cost overruns early to the commercial and site management team
• Liaise with the design team, engineers, and site management on the cost implications of design changes, including BCAR-related requirements
• Prepare monthly cost reports and contribute financial information to project status reporting
• Assist with final account preparation and agreement with both clients and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation in line with company procedures
• Support contract administration, ensuring subcontractor RAMS, insurances, and other commercial prerequisites are in place before works commence

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procore

CostX

Cubit

Job description

BHA Construction in Ireland is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and cost management support across live residential developments. You will work with the site team, engineers, and the wider commercial function to keep projects on budget, manage subcontractor accounts, and identify cost risks from tender through to final account.

The role offers exposure to a strong pipeline of residential projects nationwide, with opportunities to progress within a collaborative,