Senior Project Quantity Surveyor – International Projects

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search are working with one of Irelands fastest growing contractors, delivering projects for blue-chip clients across data centre and pharma sectors in Ireland and Europe. This role offers international project exposure and structured career progression, with mentorship and clear progression paths.

You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, lead contract administration, oversee budgets and cash flow, and ensure compliance with relevant contracts and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• 3+ years QS experience with a main contractor
• Experience on projects valued in excess of €40m
• Demonstrates knowledge of contract forms used in construction (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT)

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration including change management and maintenance of registers
• Negotiate and obtain best value with subcontract orders
• Participate in management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies
• Validate and approve subcontractors’ interim applications and final submissions
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meetings to define scope and appoint subcontractors
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with senior management
• Maximise cash flow through prompt monthly valuations with supporting documentation
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including loss and expense, delay and disruption claims
• Maintain productive relationships with Design team professionals and Client representatives
• Ensure full implementation of Team Commercial procedures

Education

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying

Job description

DesignBuild Search are working with one of Irelands fastest growing contractors, delivering projects for blue-chip clients across data centre and pharma sectors in Ireland and Europe. This role offers international project exposure and structured career progression, with mentorship and clear progression paths.

You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, lead contract administration, oversee budgets and cash flow, and ensure compliance with relevant contracts and processes.