Senior Quantity Surveyor

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; Connacht; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the delivery of residential and commercial projects from their head office in Mayo. The role involves managing cost control, commercial reporting, and mentoring junior surveyors to ensure project success.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying with over 5 years' experience in main contracting. Strong negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with expertise in contract administration and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience, ideally in main contracting.
• Proven expertise in commercial management and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control and commercial reporting across multiple projects.
• Contribute to strategic project decisions and mentor junior surveyors.
• Prepare and manage contract documentation and payment certificates.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Cost control

Procurement processes

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cubit

Procore

Asta

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor required to join a leading contractor in Mayo. This quantity surveyor will lead the delivery of residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland. The role will be based out of the head office in Mayo working on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects.
• Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
• Prepare and manage contract documentation (PWC, RIAI), subcontractor packages, and payment certificates.
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
• Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
• Conduct site valuations and ensure commercial compliance with ISO and IMS standards.
• Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
• Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
• Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration (PWC, RIAI), and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management and procurement processes.
• In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Salary

€85k – €95k, negotiable based on experience.