Senior Quantity Surveyor

Diver5ify; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diver5ify in Dublin is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of projects, reporting to the Contracts Manager and collaborating with project teams to maximise value and control risk on high-value schemes.

You will own commercial strategy, manage procurement, prepare forecasts, manage variations, and mentor junior staff across traditional and design-and-build contracts, including projects in the €5m–€15m range.

Qualifications

• Experience with design and build contracts and high-value projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management.
• Ability to influence and support project teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers and monitor changes to mitigate risk
• Manage claims and disputes and prepare records and arguments for stakeholders
• Mentor and oversee junior commercial staff and support performance reviews
• Provide training on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures
• Support pre-construction teams with input during tenders and two-stage procurements
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on performance, risks and opportunities
• Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company's position
• Draft contractual correspondence and manage complex subcontract agreements
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors on commercial matters
• Build professional relationships to support long-term growth

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Commercial management

Risk management

Contract law

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Dublin, Ireland

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the full commercial management of projects. Working closely with the Contracts Manager, Project Manager and the wider construction team, the role ensures that projects are delivered successfully, risks are managed and commercial returns are maximised. The Senior Quantity Surveyor takes ownership of commercial and contractual issues while supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to the overall performance of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m

Risk and Opportunity Management

• Maintain and update project risk and opportunity registers
• Monitor for changes, implement mitigation measures and manage opportunities to enhance project outcomes
• Manage claims and disputes, including preparation of records, formulation of arguments and representation to stakeholders

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage, mentor and oversee junior commercial staff including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Provide training, guidance and supervision on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures
• Support performance reviews and development planning in line with company standards
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team

Programme and Reporting

• Ensure accurate commercial reporting in line with company valuation policy
• Maintain independent review and oversight of cost value reconciliations
• Support pre-construction teams with commercial input during tenders and two-stage procurement processes
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on commercial performance, risks and opportunities

Contractual Management

• Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company's position
• Provide detailed advice on contract conditions, including NEC and JCT forms
• Draft contractual correspondence and sensitive reports for issue to clients and stakeholders
• Lead procurement, negotiation and management of complex subcontract agreements
• Advise on and manage bonds, warranties, guarantees, insurances and letters of intent

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project partners on commercial matters
• Support negotiations to secure commercially acceptable outcomes
• Build and maintain professional relationships to support long-term business growth

Experience:

• Experience with design and build contracts, complex multi-disciplinary projects and high-value contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to innovate in cost management
• Ability to influence, challenge and commercially support wider project teams
• Knowledge of industry trends and CPD participation in commercial and legal updates

Qualification's:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Training in commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law
• Training in leadership, delegation, presentation and communication skills
• Training in behavioural-based safety and risk management
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body
• CPD in legislation, industry trends and advanced commercial management practices