Senior Electrical QS Lead – Client-Side, Dublin Projects

Crossley Scott; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossley Scott in Dublin, Ireland, is recruiting a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor for the client-side commercial team. You will lead commercial management across major electrical packages, ensuring governance, cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, collaboration with project managers, contractors and stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff in cost control, procurement and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electrical quantity surveying on major construction projects.
• Experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC contracts.
• Strong cost control, procurement, variations, claims and final accounts experience.
• Client-facing senior commercial management capability.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client's commercial interests across major electrical and MEP packages.
• Manage and oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of electrical works.
• Review contractor applications for payment, valuations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, forecasts and overall cost performance.
• Prepare and review monthly CVRs, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost exposure.
• Lead and support procurement activities, including tender documentation and tender evaluations.
• Review contractor accounts, variations and change requests.
• Assess, value and negotiate variations, claims and compensation events.
• Ensure contractual procedures and commercial governance are followed.
• Provide commercial advice to project and senior management teams.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Manage the commercial close-out and agreement of final accounts.
• Assist in resolving contractual and commercial disputes where required.
• Provide commercial leadership and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Financial reporting

Excel expertise

Contract knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crossley Scott in Dublin, Ireland, is recruiting a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor for the client-side commercial team. You will lead commercial management across major electrical packages, ensuring governance, cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, collaboration with project managers, contractors and stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff in cost control, procurement and final accounts.