Senior Commercial QS - Lead High-Value Projects

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd in Ireland seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major projects. You will work with the Contracts Manager and Project Team to maximise commercial returns, manage risks and support junior staff.

The role covers procurement, forecasting, variations and final accounts, with NEC and JCT contract knowledge. You will be accountable for contract compliance on projects valued up to €15m and develop strong client and supply-chain relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience with design and build contracts, complex multi-disciplinary projects and high-value contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to innovate in cost management.
• Ability to influence, challenge and commercially support wider project teams.
• Knowledge of CPD in commercial and legal updates.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected.
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations.
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records.
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including NEC and JCT forms for projects up to €15m.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd in Ireland seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major projects. You will work with the Contracts Manager and Project Team to maximise commercial returns, manage risks and support junior staff.

The role covers procurement, forecasting, variations and final accounts, with NEC and JCT contract knowledge. You will be accountable for contract compliance on projects valued up to €15m and develop strong client and supply-chain relationships.