Senior Quantity Surveyor

PACE Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Excellent pension

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

PACE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Cork to take ownership of project finances, lead commercial control, and mentor junior staff. The role includes procurement strategy, sub-contractor tendering, and management of contracts, with a strong emphasis on cost reporting and risk management.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years in a Senior QS role, Chartered status or APC progress, and proficiency with Cubit, CostX or COINS.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of dedicated experience at a Senior QS level, with a track record on complex projects.
• Chartered member (MSCSI / MRICS) or APC progress.
• Highly IT literate with MS Office and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Commercial control, risk management, and cost control of projects.
• Prepare procurement schedules with Project/Commercial Managers.
• Manage sub-contractor tendering, documentation, and cost analysis.
• Administer main contract, interim valuations, and variations.
• Support monthly CVR reporting and cash flow tracking.
• Mentor and develop junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Claims management

Budget control

Education

B.Sc. in Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or related

Tools

Cubit

CostX

COINS

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cork

Salary/Package:

Attractive base + car or car allowance + excellent pension + bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a leading principal contractor with an excellent pipeline of work, is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their project delivery team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially sharp professional to take full ownership of project finances, mentor junior staff, and progress their career long-term with a supportive industry leader.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will be a key member of the project delivery team, heavily involved in the commercial management of major projects. You will drive financial success by controlling costs, managing risks, administering contracts, and working closely with project leadership to ensure profitable and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Control & Risk Management: Perform risk, value management, and cost control. Identify and develop strategic responses to commercial risks, updating them on a monthly basis.
• Procurement Strategy: Advise on procurement strategies and prepare procurement schedules in conjunction with Project and Commercial Managers.
• Sub-Contractor Tendering & Procurement: Prepare comprehensive sub-contract documentation, check quantum in Bills of Quantities (BoQs) using modern estimating software, and analyze market quotations to recommend best-value appointments.
• Package Administration: Manage interim sub-contractor payments, handle sub-contractor claims, and finalize sub-contract final accounts and retention management.
• Main Contract & Change Management: Support project leadership in administering the main contract, prepare interim valuations, negotiate final accounts, and rigorously manage/notify variations in line with contract conditions.
• Cost Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports, tracking sub-contractor costs, preliminaries, materials updates, and cash flows.
• Team Leadership: Actively mentor, support, and develop junior and assistant Quantity Surveyors within the team.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. in Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Experience 4+ years of dedicated experience at a Senior QS level, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within budget.
• Professional Credentials: Chartered member (MSCSI / MRICS) or currently embarking on the APC process.
• Technical Skills: Highly IT literate, with direct experience using Microsoft Office alongside industry software like Cubit, CostX, or COINS.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional time management and strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to manage claims and assess the effects of project delays/disruptions.

What's on Offer?

This role offers significant scope for professional progression and long-term career development. Alongside a highly competitive salary, the client provides a site-based structure with flexible, hybrid working arrangements subject to agreement.

PACE welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. PACE is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives