Senior Quantity Surveyor

Crown Global; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Remote or hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

Crown, Ireland's leading specialist roofing, cladding and façade contractor, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major projects across Ireland and Europe. Remote or hybrid working is available; travel to sites will be required.

The role demands 8+ years of QS experience, strong contract and procurement know‑how, and excellent stakeholder management. Based in Ireland or the UK, you will manage budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in a QS role within construction.
• Proven experience delivering commercial projects and managing budgets.
• Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting expertise.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and risk management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Based in Ireland or the UK with driving licence and passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from procurement to final account.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, cost plans and financial reporting.
• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments and negotiations.
• Review contracts, identify risks and ensure obligations are met.
• Monitor project performance and implement commercial controls.
• Mentor junior QS team members and engage with senior management.
• Travel to project sites in Ireland and Europe as required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract administration

Subcontractor procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Project reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ireland / UK | Remote / Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent

Build Your Career with Crown

Crown is Ireland's leading specialist roofing, cladding and façade contractor, delivering innovative building envelope solutions across Ireland and Europe. We partner with some of the world's leading clients across the hyperscale data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial, industrial, healthcare and technology sectors, delivering some of Europe's most prestigious construction projects.

As our European operations continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, supporting the successful commercial delivery of major construction projects across Ireland and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take ownership of project commercial management, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of our European operations. The role offers remote or hybrid working, with travel to project sites as and when required.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement and contract administration through to final account. You'll play a key role in managing project costs, mitigating commercial risks and maximising financial performance while supporting project teams to achieve their objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.
• Managing project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts, payment applications and commercial negotiations.
• Reviewing contracts, identifying commercial risks and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Monitoring project performance, forecasting costs and implementing effective commercial controls.
• Identifying and managing variations, contractual claims and opportunities to maximise project value.
• Leading tender reviews, pricing submissions and procurement strategies.
• Supporting value engineering initiatives and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Preparing accurate commercial reports and providing financial updates to senior management.
• Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, site teams and the wider Commercial department.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior commercial team members.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Travelling to project sites across Ireland and Europe as and when required.

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing the commercial delivery of complex construction projects.
• Strong expertise in cost management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in subcontractor procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk management and contractual claims.
• Demonstrated ability to protect project margins, identify commercial risks and maximise financial performance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management, clients and project teams.
• High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support the development of junior team members.
• Must be based in Ireland or the UK.
• Must hold a full, clean, valid driving licence.
• Must hold a valid passport and be available to travel internationally as and when required.

Desirable

• Experience working on roofing, cladding, façade or building envelope projects.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial or hyperscale data centre projects.
• Experience working across multiple projects or international markets.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or specialist commercial management software.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior Quantity Surveyors.

Why Join Crown?

At Crown, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial delivery of major construction projects while working alongside experienced professionals within a growing international business. You'll play an important role in protecting project margins, managing commercial risk and supporting our continued expansion across Europe.

We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Remote or hybrid working arrangements.
• Company pension scheme.
• Exposure to landmark European construction and data centre projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Referral Programme.
• A collaborative, supportive and safety-first culture.