Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor

Local Gov; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Council is seeking a Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial, cost-management and procurement functions across capital projects, ensuring timely, compliant delivery under Public Works Contracts and the Capital Works Management Framework.

The role involves managing in‑house quantity surveying teams and external consultants, and advising senior management on commercial strategy. Closing date: 17 September 2026.

Qualifications

• A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial, cost‑management and procurement functions across capital projects to ensure high‑quality, timely and compliant delivery under Public Works Contracts and CWMF.
• Managing in‑house quantity surveying teams and external consultants, and acting as a key commercial advisor to senior management.

Job description

Professional and Technical, Senior Management

Information about the Organisation:

Dublin is a leading European Union capital city distinguished by its cultural vibrancy, economic innovation and global connectivity. As the primary local authority for the city, Dublin City Council exercises a central and statutory role in shaping the physical, social and economic fabric of Dublin.

The Council delivers a comprehensive and continually evolving suite of public services to citizens, businesses, communities and visitors, reflecting its mandate to support a thriving, inclusive and sustainable urban environment.

An opportunity now exists in Dublin City Council for the position of Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor.

Job Summary/Description:

The Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor leads the commercial, cost‑management, and procurement functions across capital projects, ensuring high‑quality, timely, and compliant delivery in line with the Public Works Contracts and the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). The role involves managing in‑house quantity surveying teams, external consultants, and acting as a key commercial advisor to senior management.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 17 th September 2026

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.

The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by publicjobs.