Senior Commercial QS – Offsite Modular Construction Leader

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of high-value projects across Ireland. You will work with the Contracts Manager and Project Teams to maximise commercial returns, manage risks, and support junior staff.

This role offers flexibility for Waterford, Dublin, Galway or Sligo with nationwide travel. You will oversee procurement, prepare forecasts, manage variations, and ensure contract compliance across traditional, design-and-build, and projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Training in commercial management and contract law.
• Leadership, delegation and communication skills.
• Behavioural-based safety and risk management training.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership for projects and develop commercial strategy.
• Lead procurement and subcontract management end-to-end.
• Prepare forecasts, cash flow, reconciliations and valuations.
• Manage variations, final accounts and contract compliance (NEC/JCT).
• Support pre-construction tendering and risk management.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and drive performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Leadership

Contract law

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB member (Desirable)

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of high-value projects across Ireland. You will work with the Contracts Manager and Project Teams to maximise commercial returns, manage risks, and support junior staff.

This role offers flexibility for Waterford, Dublin, Galway or Sligo with nationwide travel. You will oversee procurement, prepare forecasts, manage variations, and ensure contract compliance across traditional, design-and-build, and projects