Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carron + Walsh, part of the Tetra Tech network, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, procurement, and financial control across its Irish projects. You will drive value and manage risks while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Cork, Dublin, or Waterford.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least five years of post-qualification experience, with membership in SCSI or RICS preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with at least five years' post-qualification experience in Ireland.
• Member or working towards membership of SCSI or RICS.
• Experience with cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost planning, forecasting, and reporting with rigorous financial oversight.
• Manage tendering processes and contract administration in line with construction law.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation across projects and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and project teams, communicating complex financial data clearly.
• Apply analytical skills and cost management tools to support decision-making.

Skills

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

SCSI or RICS membership (or in progress)

Tools

Cost management software

ICMS reporting

Job description

Shape the financial success of complex construction projects with a consultancy that blends technical excellence, trusted client relationships, and global reach. Join Carron + Walsh, part of Tetra Tech, and take your Quantity Surveying career to the next level.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering robust cost management across the full project lifecycle. Working within a highly collaborative consultancy environment, you will lead on cost planning, procurement, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with client expectations. You will operate across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, leveraging established processes while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Your Impact in this Position

You will influence key financial decisions from project inception through to completion, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and value at every stage. By partnering with multidisciplinary teams and clients, you will drive cost certainty, manage risk, and support the successful delivery of technically complex projects across Ireland.

Cost Planning & Control

Lead detailed cost planning, forecasting, and reporting. Maintain rigorous financial oversight throughout project delivery

Procurement & Contract Management

Manage tendering processes and contract administration. Ensure compliance with construction law and contract conditions

Commercial Management

Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies. Monitor project performance and mitigate commercial risks

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with clients, contractors, and project teams. Communicate complex financial data clearly and effectively

Technical & Analytical Expertise

Apply strong analytical skills to support decision-making. Utilise cost management tools and industry best practices

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, you bring at least five years’ post-qualification experience within the Irish construction sector. You are a member, or working towards membership, of a recognised professional body such as SCSI or RICS. You have a proven track record across cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, supported by strong commercial awareness and communication skills. Experience with cost management software and knowledge of sustainability practices or ICMS reporting would be advantageous.

This is a full-time role based in Cork, Dublin, or Waterford, and is majority office-based to support collaboration, alongside some flexibility to manage your schedule.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in Quantity Surveying with Carron + Walsh, part of the global Tetra Tech network. By joining our team, you’ll gain access to a worldwide portfolio of projects and collaborate with industry-leading professionals, giving you exposure to specialist skills and innovative solutions across multiple sectors. This role offers the perfect platform to grow your expertise while contributing to impactful projects in Ireland and beyond.