Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Ratio Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ratio Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS/MSCSI) to lead cost and commercial management across a portfolio of complex construction and infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic cost leadership from inception to final account.

The role requires chartered status, extensive pre- and post-contract experience, and a proven track record in managing budgets, procurement strategies, and risk control.

Qualifications

• MRICS and/or MSCSI Chartered status is essential.
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics.
• Proven experience in cost and commercial management on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, benchmarking and budget establishment aligned with client objectives.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, cost plans and estimates.
• Provide procurement strategy advice, including route selection and packaging of works.
• Produce tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Carry out tender analysis, evaluation and reporting to support award recommendations.
• Advise on contract selection (NEC, GCCC/PW-CF, RIAI, FIDIC as applicable).
• Undertake full commercial management of projects through delivery.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts, including compensation events / claims assessment.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented.
• Act as lead commercial interface with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Provide clear, concise commercial reporting at project and programme level.
• Support clients with strategic cost advice and value engineering.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Lead and mentor junior QS and cost management staff.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with SCSI/RICS professional standards and ethical obligations.
• Contribute to internal best practice development, bidding and work winning.

Skills

Tendering & cost planning

Contract forms knowledge

Commercial acumen & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

MRICS/MSCSI

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Job description

My client is a leading global engineering, project management and cost services consultancy with a proven track record of delivering prestigious projects worldwide.

Due to their ongoing success, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Chartered SCSI / RICS) to lead the delivery of high-quality cost and commercial management services across a portfolio of complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, providing strategic cost leadership from project inception through to final account, ensuring robust financial control, value optimisation, and effective risk management.

Duties

• Lead cost planning, benchmarking and budget establishment aligned with client objectives.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, cost plans and estimates.
• Provide procurement strategy advice, including route selection and packaging of works.
• Produce tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Carry out tender analysis, evaluation and reporting to support award recommendations.
• Advise on contract selection (NEC, GCCC/PW-CF, RIAI, FIDIC as applicable).
• Undertake full commercial management of projects through delivery.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts, including compensation events / claims assessment.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented.
• Act as lead commercial interface with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Provide clear, concise commercial reporting at project and programme level.
• Support clients with strategic cost advice and value engineering.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Lead and mentor junior QS and cost management staff.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with SCSI/RICS professional standards and ethical obligations.
• Contribute to internal best practice development, bidding and work winning.

Requirements:

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS and/or MSCSI essential).
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics or equivalent.
• Relevant years of experience in cost and commercial management.
• Strong experience across pre- and post-contract services.
• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC, GCCC/PW-CF, RIAI, FIDIC).
• Proven track record delivering complex projects or programmes.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Public sector frameworks.