Senior Quantity Surveyor

Arcadis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Annual leave

Arcadis Learning Programme

Sports & social club

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in Ireland (Dublin or Cork) to lead cost management, procurement strategy and contract governance on major EPC/EPCM capital projects. You will integrate with multidisciplinary teams across Ireland, the UK and Europe from studies through to handover.

The role demands 10–15 years’ experience, chartered status is desirable, and travel to the UK/Continental Europe may be required. A proactive commercial leadership approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related commercial discipline.
• 10–15 years’ experience in senior quantity surveying/commercial management.
• Chartered status with SCSI and/or RICS is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to UK/Europe as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management, procurement strategy and contract administration across project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Administer contracts, variations and final accounts; support tender analysis and award.
• Provide commercial reporting and governance on major capital programmes.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

BuildSoft

Excel

Word

MS Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

EPCM | Major Capital Projects | Client-Side Exposure

Our Cork or Dublin office.

Join an established EPCM organisation delivering complex capital and mission critical projects for major clients across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, with project values ranging from €500m to multi-billion-euro programmes. This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to broaden their remit beyond traditional quantity surveying into commercial governance, procurement strategy, project controls and full lifecycle project delivery.

The APM Advanced Process Manufacturing division is expanding its commercial capability due to a strong pipeline across pharmaceutical, life sciences, microelectronics, datacentre, advanced manufacturing and other technically intensive sectors.

Arcadis provides full EPCMV services within a multidisciplinary environment, giving this role direct exposure to client teams, engineering disciplines, procurement specialists, project managers and construction delivery teams across high-value programmes.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with strong commercial, procurement and contract management experience to support major capital and mission critical projects. Reporting to the Estimating, Contracts & Procurement Manager, the role will provide senior-level cost management, procurement, contract administration, change control and commercial reporting support from early-stage studies through to construction, commissioning, close-out and handover.

This is a strong opportunity for candidates from EPC/EPCM, engineering consultancy, project management consultancy, PQS, cost consultancy, contractor or client-side capital project backgrounds who want wider exposure to procurement strategy, project controls and commercial governance.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Major, technically complex capital and mission critical projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe, supported by a strong long-term pipeline.
• Direct client exposure and involvement in key commercial decisions across cost management, procurement strategy, contract strategy, change control and reporting.
• Multidisciplinary EPCM environment across engineering, procurement, construction, project management and client delivery teams.
• Exposure to mission critical environments such as data centres, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and other technically intensive facilities where reliability, compliance, schedule certainty and operational readiness are central to project success.
• Clear progression pathway into senior commercial management, project controls leadership or wider project delivery leadership roles within a global organisation.
• Support for chartership, professional memberships and ongoing development through structured CPD, mentoring and Arcadis learning programmes.
• Opportunity for occasional travel and exposure to different parts of the UK and mainland Europe, supported by Arcadis’ broad geographical reach and international project portfolio.
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, pension, annual leave, access to the Arcadis online learning programme and sports and social club.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager will work as part of the Project Controls Team, partnering with engineering, procurement, construction and client teams to provide robust cost and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Cost & Contract Management

• Prepare and manage cost plans, budget estimates, forecasts and cost reports across all project phases, from concept development through to commissioning and close-out.
• Lead or support contract preparation, commercial reviews, tender analysis and award recommendations for construction, equipment, services and specialist trade packages.
• Administer contracts, including interim valuations, progress measurement, variation assessment, change control, payment recommendations, commercial reporting and final account agreement.
• Prepare tender enquiry documentation, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and commercial clarifications to support competitive contractor and vendor procurement.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions, support bid evaluations and provide commercial input into procurement strategy, tender recommendation and contract award processes.
• Develop, maintain and apply historical cost data, benchmarks and key project metrics to support estimating, cost planning and continuous improvement across future projects.

The successful candidate will support projects across pharmaceutical, food, chemical, heavy industrial, datacentre, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing and wider mission critical sectors, with involvement across the following project phases:

• Conceptual Studies
• Detail Engineering & Procurement
• Construction
• Close Out & Handover

Candidate Profile, Experience & Skills

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related commercial discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in senior quantity surveying, commercial management, cost management, contract administration and commercial reporting within consultancy, contractor, client-side, EPC/EPCM or complex capital project environments.
• Experience across pharmaceutical, life sciences, datacentre, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, mission critical or other technically complex sectors would be beneficial.
• Chartered status with the SCSI and/or RICS would be a distinct advantage for this senior role.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to the UK or mainland Europe, as required to support project delivery, client engagement or site-based activities on major capital projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong capability in cost management and project controls tools, including CostX, BuildSoft, Excel, Word, MS Project, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Experience with procurement, scheduling, change management and earned value or progress measurement processes would be advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical ability and attention to detail, with the confidence to manage complex cost and contractual matters.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and support multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, client-focused project environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with clients, contractors, vendors and internal project teams.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager seeking broader commercial responsibility, direct client exposure and involvement in major international capital programmes, this role offers a strong platform for long-term career development.

Why Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. We take a skills-based approach, allowing you to shape your career and maximize your impact. By joining us, you’ll do meaningful work, delivering sustainable solutions for a better planet and leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Through six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race,we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.