Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Reporting within Infrastructure commercial, you will mentor staff, advise on claims and contractual matters, and drive governance across project stages to ensure budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Estimating, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years total commercial experience with 3+ years in transport infrastructure and rail projects.
• Chartered status or membership with a recognized professional body (e.g., SCSI, RICS, CIOB).
• Experience leading and developing junior quantity surveying staff.
• Solid understanding of contracts, commercial documentation, and measurement standards.
• Experience delivering large-scale public or private infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation and planning for railway and transport schemes.
• Oversee payments, bills of quantities, and final accounts.
• Mentor intermediate quantity surveyors across the team.
• Provide commercial guidance on claims, contracts, and governance.
• Ensure adherence to measurement methods and internal processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Leadership

Team management

Contract management

Rail projects

Budget control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client is an international consultancy and professional services leader, widely recognized for driving value on major global infrastructure and commercial developments. Operating in over 130 countries, they bring depth of expertise, innovation, and integrity to complex, high-profile projects. They promote a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment that empowers professionals to reach their full potential while shaping modern transport infrastructure. They are currently looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Dublin-based team.

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take overall responsibility for cost management and commercial control on behalf of the client entity for major transport infrastructure projects. Managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, you will ensure robust cost estimation, accurate spend control, and rigorous application of contractual reimbursement principles. Reporting within the Infrastructure commercial division, you will provide vital cost advice and leadership to Claims, Contract Management, and Project Management teams to ensure all projects meet their budgetary goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Planning: Lead the preparation of feasibility, preliminary design, and final design cost estimates for multidisciplinary railway and transport schemes.
• Commercial Control & Payments: Assess on- and off-site materials, process monthly payment certificates, and manage package final accounts while monitoring anticipated final project costs to ensure contractual entitlement.
• Measurement & Quantification: Undertake and review detailed measurements of design drawings and completed on-site works to compile accurate Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Team Leadership & Management: Guide and mentor Intermediate Quantity Surveyors to maintain high standards across all cost control and commercial management activities.
• Contractual & Claims Advisory: Partner with Claims and Contract Management teams to provide expert commercial guidance, risk evaluation, and contract administration support.
• Policy & Process Compliance: Drive adherence to standard methods of measurement, internal policies, and commercial governance procedures across all project stages.

Requirements Required:

• Education: Degree (BSc, BEng, BA, or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Estimating, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ total commercial experience, with at least 3+ years specifically within transport infrastructure and multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Contractual Knowledge: In-depth understanding of construction contracts, commercial documentation, drawings, specifications, and standard methods of measurement.
• Environment: Strong background delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects within a client-side, consultancy, or major contractor environment.
• Professional Credentials: Chartered status or membership with a recognized professional body (e.g., SCSI, RICS, CIOB).
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing and developing junior/intermediate quantity surveying staff.
• Adaptability: Familiarity with implementing commercial governance across large-scale public or private infrastructure programs.

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.