Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing; Ballymanaggin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in Ballymanaggin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis to provide commercial leadership across live projects. You will manage valuations, subcontract packages, variations and final accounts while protecting margin and ensuring projects stay on budget.

The ideal candidate has contractor-side experience, can build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and is capable of guiding junior surveyors from day one.

Qualifications

• Senior-level quantity surveying experience in a contractor setting.
• Proven ability to manage valuations, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of construction contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial lifecycle from tender handover to final account.
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier packages.
• Assess and price variations, change orders and claims.
• Monitor cost against budget and forecast risks early.
• Maintain cost records, cash flow forecasts and documentation.
• Advise on contractual and commercial matters to project teams.
• Build relationships with main contractors, clients and subs.
• Support and guide junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Education

Degree in quantity surveying

Job description

Location: Ballymanaggin, Ireland
Job type: Contract

About the role

Our client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Ballymanaggin, Ireland, on a contract basis. The business designs, manufactures and installs glazed façade and cladding systems, and this role will provide commercial leadership across live projects.

You will manage the cost and commercial performance of projects from start to finish, covering valuations, supplier and subcontract packages, variations and final accounts. You will work closely with project managers, engineers and site teams, and act as a reliable commercial voice who keeps projects on budget and protects the business’s margin.

The successful candidate will have solid contractor-side experience, confidence handling clients and subcontractors, and the judgement to settle commercial issues before they become disputes. This is a good fit for an experienced quantity surveyor who wants a clear scope, ownership of a project portfolio and the chance to contribute from day one.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from tender handover through to final account
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reports
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier packages
• Assess, price and negotiate variations, change orders and claims
• Monitor cost against budget, forecast outturn and flag risks and opportunities early
• Maintain accurate cost records, cash flow forecasts and commercial documentation
• Advise project managers and senior leadership on contractual and commercial matters
• Build strong working relationships with main contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support and guide junior quantity surveyors and commercial colleagues

Requirements

• Previous experience as a quantity surveyor at senior level within a contractor setting
• Proven experience managing valuations, subcontractors and final accounts on projects of scale
• A strong understanding of standard forms of construction contract
• Confident at measuring, pricing and negotiating variations
• Good commercial awareness, with the ability to protect margin and manage cost risk
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Degree in quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or progress towards it
• Able to work in Ballymanaggin, Ireland, and travel to project sites

The offer

• Contract position with an architectural façade contractor in Ballymanaggin, Ireland
• Ownership of the commercial management of live projects
• Rate, start date, contract duration and working pattern to be confirmed with candidates

If you are a senior quantity surveyor looking for a contract assignment in Ireland, this role offers a varied project portfolio and real commercial responsibility.