Senior Quantity Surveyor

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or €8,000 car allowance

Annual performance bonus

24 days annual leave

Educational support

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension

Excellent career progression-opportuni

Job summary

Breagh Recruitment Ltd is assisting a well-established Irish main contractor in filling a Senior Quantity Surveyor position for an education construction project in South Dublin. The role covers commercial leadership from procurement through final account on a live school/college project, with close collaboration with the Commercial and Project Managers.

You will bring a degree in Quantity Surveying, proven Irish contractor experience, and a track record in contracts, procurement, valuations and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working with a main contractor in Ireland.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts and monthly valuations.
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractor packages.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure budgets are maintained.
• Prepare and assess variations and contractual claims.
• Work closely with site management to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Report regularly to senior management on project performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Main contractor in Ireland

Commercial management

Contracts, procurement & final accounts

Communication & negotiation

Tools

Commercial management software

Job description

• Commercial construction project experience

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Education Construction

Location: South Dublin / South West Dublin

Company: Established Irish Main Contractor delivering major commercial construction projects across Dublin

Package: €85,000 to €95,000 + comprehensive package

The Company

This established Irish main contractor has built an excellent reputation for delivering high quality commercial, industrial and public sector projects throughout Ireland. With a strong order book and a collaborative commercial team, they continue to secure prestigious developments across the Dublin market.

The current opportunity is based on a live €Multi-million Education construction project in South Dublin. The business is recognised for investing in its people, promoting from within and providing long-term career opportunities for Quantity Surveyors who want to progress into senior commercial management roles.

The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a significant live commercial construction project on a large School / College. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager, you will oversee all commercial activities from procurement through to final account while ensuring the project remains on budget and commercially successful.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent subcontractor management skills and proven experience working with a main contractor on Irish construction projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have experience working with a main contractor in Ireland
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Preferred Experience

• Commercial construction project experience
• Experience managing subcontractor packages from procurement to final account
• Strong knowledge of cost reporting and financial forecasting
• Experience using commercial management software

Nice to Have

• Chartered status or working towards accreditation
• Experience on large-scale commercial developments
• Knowledge of public procurement contracts

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project from commencement through to completion
• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts and monthly valuations
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractor packages
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and final accounts
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor project costs and ensure budgets are maintained
• Prepare and assess variations and contractual claims
• Work closely with site management to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Report regularly to senior management on project performance
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

About You

You are an organised and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of project finances while working closely with operational teams. You have experience delivering commercial construction projects with an Irish main contractor and understand the importance of cost control, programme delivery and maintaining positive relationships across the project team.

You are comfortable managing subcontractors, producing accurate commercial reports and supporting successful project delivery from start to finish.

What's on Offer

Salary:

€85,000 to €95,000

Benefits:

• Company car or €8,000 car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• 24 days annual leave
• Educational support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected Irish main contractor on a large education project. You'll become part of a well-established commercial team delivering a complex live project while gaining exposure to high-value commercial construction.

The company offers genuine long-term career progression, structured professional development and a strong pipeline of future work across Dublin and the wider Leinster region, making this an ideal move for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to build a long-term career.