Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sigmar Recruitment; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Contributory pension

Wellbeing programmes

CPD funding

Employee assistance programme

Structured career progression

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial aspects of residential construction projects from inception to completion. You will handle procurement, cost monitoring, interim payments, and final accounts, collaborating with stakeholders and attending site meetings.

The role demands strong commercial acumen, experience in leading technical details, and delivering high-quality projects with a flexible, hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying with significant post-graduate experience in a similar residential role.
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Cost-ex (or similar), Microsoft Word, Excel, and the wider MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet demanding time and quality targets, and proactively manage priorities.
• Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of residential construction projects from inception to completion.
• Procurement, cost monitoring and control, reporting, preparation of interim payments, and settlement of final accounts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, attend site meetings, manage subcontractor packages, and produce accurate project forecasts and valuations.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, lead on technical construction details, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost-ex

MS Office

Job description

About Your New Employer

• Opportunity to join a leading construction and development company that delivered over 2,500 new homes and reported revenues of €926 million, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing and government partnership schemes.
• The company focuses on delivering high-quality, affordable homes and apartments across suburban and urban markets.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace with a focus on diversity, professional development, and team success.
• Work environment known for innovation, continuous improvement, and involvement in high-profile residential projects.

About Your New Job

• As the Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, you will manage all commercial aspects of residential construction projects from inception to completion.
• Responsible for procurement, cost monitoring and control, reporting, preparation of interim payments, and settlement of final accounts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, attend site meetings, manage subcontractor packages, and produce accurate project forecasts and valuations.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, lead on technical construction details, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

What Skills You Need

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying with significant post-graduate experience in a similar residential role.
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Cost-ex (or similar), Microsoft Word, Excel, and the wider MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet demanding time and quality targets, and proactively manage priorities.
• Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to €90,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, contributory pension, and wellbeing programmes.
• CPD programme funding, employee assistance programme, and structured career progression.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, plus family-friendly policies.