Senior Quantity Surveyor

Falcon Green; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Life insurance and income protection

Company laptop and phone

Relocation assistance

CPD and career progression

Job summary

Falcon Green, a leading main contractor in Cork, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to own major residential and commercial packages. You will oversee financial performance, contracts, and sub-contractor processes on high-profile developments.

The role requires a Chartered or working towards SCSI, strong cost control, and excellent communication. A path to progression within the commercial team is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quantity Surveying, preferably with a main contractor.
• Strong background in residential, commercial or civil engineering construction projects.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Chartered or working towards SCSI chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and cost management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractor packages and project budgets.
• Excellent communication, leadership and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from commencement to final account.
• Prepare monthly valuations, interim payments and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, valuations and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate and appoint subcontractors.
• Review contract documentation, identify risks and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare measurements, take-offs and cost assessments.
• Manage variations, contractual claims and change control procedures.
• Maintain records of delays and associated commercial implications.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Lead, mentor and support Assistant and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure commercial targets are achieved while maintaining quality and programme.

Skills

7+ years experience

Residential/Commercial/Civil

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation

Leadership

IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics qualification

Tools

CostX

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Main Contractor | Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering high-profile construction projects within Cork.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of major project packages, oversee financial performance and play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale residential and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from commencement through to final account.
• Prepare monthly valuations, interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, valuations and commercial agreements.
• Work closely with procurement teams to negotiate and appoint subcontractors.
• Review contract documentation, identify risks and resolve contractual discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate measurements, take-offs and cost assessments.
• Manage variations, contractual claims and change control procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of contractual delays and associated commercial implications.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Lead, mentor and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure commercial targets are achieved while maintaining project quality and programme requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably with a main contractor.
• Strong background in residential, commercial or civil engineering construction projects.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Chartered or working towards SCSI chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and cost management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractor packages and project budgets.
• Excellent communication, leadership and IT skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Life insurance and income protection
• Company laptop and phone
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Additional employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and highly regarded main contractor with a strong pipeline of projects within Cork

The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive commercial team, exposure to major construction developments and genuine opportunities for progression into Commercial Manager and senior commercial leadership positions.