Senior Quantity Surveyor

Coffey; Ireland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension & health

Career growth

Collaborative teamwork

Job summary

C Coffey seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Maynooth to drive financial oversight and cost control on a high-value infrastructure project. You will manage subcontractors, deliver robust financial reporting and ensure commercial viability throughout the project lifecycle.

The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires 6–10 years’ civil/construction experience, with strong skills in budgeting, cost estimation, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; SCSI Chartership desirable
• 6–10 years' experience in civil/large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of financial management and cost control practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and project costs
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contracts, progress assessments and payments
• Develop and maintain commercial reporting systems for senior management
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigate impacts to profitability
• Oversee contract administration including variations, claims and final accounts
• Coordinate with client, design team and project stakeholders to align financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Assist estimating activities; Candy Estimating experience is advantageous

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Budgeting

Education

QS degree

SCSI Chartership desirable

Tools

Candy Estimating System

IFS

Job description

About The Role

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Maynooth, Co.Kildare. As a Senior QS, you will play a critical role in ensuring the project’s commercial success by managing subcontractors, delivering accurate financial reporting, and overseeing all cost control functions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to bring expertise in cost and financial management to a high-value, complex project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial oversight, including subcontractor management, project cost management, financial analysis, and ensuring commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Cost Management: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs against set budgets.
• Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, negotiate contracts, assess work progress, and ensure timely payment in line with contract terms.
• Commercial Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed commercial and financial reporting systems to support project goals and inform senior management.
• Risk Analysis & Management: Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability.
• Contract Administration: Oversee contract administration, including reviewing and managing contract variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including the client, partners, design team, and other project team members, ensuring all financial objectives align with project milestones.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Estimating:Estimating and Candy Estimating Software experience an advantage, however not essential.

About You

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Chartered or working towards SCSI Chartership is desirable but not essential.
• Experience:6–10 years of experience in civil engineering/commercial building construction, ideally with a focus on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of financial management systems (e.g., Candy Estimating System, IFS).
• Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
• Commercial Awareness: Excellent commercial and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and market trends. Strong understanding of all current Main Contract Conditions is also required.
• Analytical Skills: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to support effective decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package, including pension and health coverage.
• Career Growth Potential: Opportunity for career advancement within a leading civil engineering contractor, with exposure to large-scale and complex projects.
• Collaborative Environment: A supportive work environment that values commercial focus and teamwork.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on one of the region’s most exciting projects. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career,

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.