Senior Professional, Quantity Surveyor

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit Union

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

ESB seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of major civil engineering projects in the power sector. You will lead cost control, tendering, and post-contract commercial activities across Ireland, coordinating with design teams, ESB partners, and contractors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reporting, and mentoring of junior staff, with a hybrid working model and travel to project locations as required. MRICS/MSCSI qualification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying and professional accreditation.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong cost control, tendering and contract knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management across all project phases.
• Prepare orders of magnitude costs and tender docs.
• Liaise with procurement; assess tenders and negotiate.
• Post-contract commercial management and variations.
• Produce reports and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge.

Skills

Cost management

Tender documentation

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Mentoring junior staff

MRICS/MSCSI awareness

Education

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MSCSI qualified

Legal registration under Building Control Act

Tools

Buildsoft

Cubit

Job description

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The Senior Quantity Surveyor role will encompass all aspects of quantity surveying including cost, contract and commercial risk management for our full range of civil engineering projects related to infrastructure development in the power industry. The role will encompass close liaison with other design professionals, our partners across ESB and contractors. Increasing visibility of the Quantity Surveying function across ESB, while maintaining standards, developing others and enhancing stakeholder management are key requirement for this role.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor position will be within the Commercial Team.

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Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cost management function throughout all phases of a project.
• Preparation of Order of Magnitude Costs.
• Preparation of tender documentation including bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Liaison with procurement function.
• Tender assessment, evaluation and negotiation.
• Post Contract Commercial Management duties including monitoring and tracking project progress.
• Measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract.
• Report writing and interpretation.
• Promoting the safety management culture across all activities demonstrating visible commitment to safety.
• Ensure that Quality Procedures are implemented on all projects.
• Assist with mentoring and professional development of junior staff.

Experience and Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum Quantity Surveying experience of 5 years (Post Qualification).
• Proven track record with demonstrated ability to deliver own work to the highest professional standards.
• A flexible approach to work, to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines to deliver excellent client service.
• Ability to make quality decisions and judgements.
• Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the administration of main conditions of contract including FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• MRICS/MSCSI qualified, with Legal Registration under the Building Control Act 2007.
• Experience in the use of Buildsoft & Cubit software would be advantageous.
• Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility projects would be advantageous.

Location

This position is based in EMP Offices at The Sidings Building, Dublin 2 or Eastgate, Little Island, Cork but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within thejurisdictionwhere they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaborationat least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Commercial Team Lead within the Construction, Commercial & Contracts Group, Generation Engineering Delivery, Engineering & Major Projects.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

11th September 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate willbe requiredtoevidencetheir right to work in theRepublic of Ireland/ UKprior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.