Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dublin-based contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function across the business, working closely with Directors to shape the future of the company. Responsibilities include leading cost control, commercial reporting, and procurement strategy, while mentoring junior surveyors and ensuring accurate forecasting across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with main contracting exposure and strong

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years' experience, ideally in main contracting.
• Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration and cost control.
• Strong understanding of Irish construction regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multi-project portfolio.
• Contribute to strategic project decisions, mentor junior surveyors and manage procurement strategy.
• Prepare and manage contract docs, subcontracts, payment certs, tenders and variations.
• Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Leadership

Negotiation

Excel

Contract administration

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cubit

Procore

Asta

Job description

A well-established contractor based in Dublin is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function across the business. This is a strategic leadership role, working closely with the Directors to shape the future of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects
• Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
• Prepare and manage contract documentation, subcontractor packages, and payment certs
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
• Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
• Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
• Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
• Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration and cost control.
• In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Track record improving profitability and forecasting accuracy
• Experience scaling commercial operations in a growing mid tier contractor
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance on offer.