Senior Quantity Surveyor

RBK Chartered Accountants; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RBK Chartered Accountants in Portlaoise seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on multiple construction projects, from pre-construction through final account, delivering profitably while maintaining client and subcontractor relations.

This role suits commercially focused professionals who thrive in a collaborative, growing team and are capable of driving cost control and value engineering across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of QS experience in construction/civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience delivering projects from inception to final account.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while working with a team.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects.
• Prepare, monitor and control project budgets and cost plans.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Prepare valuations, interim applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assess, negotiate and agree subcontractor accounts and variations.
• Procure subcontract packages and manage tendering processes.
• Review contract documents and advise on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage change control, variations and claims in line with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance against budget and identify cost improvement areas.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, site management and subcontractors for effective commercial management.
• Support project teams in achieving programme and financial objectives.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

MS Excel

Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client, an established main contractor in the construction sector is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys working collaboratively within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects.
• Prepare, monitor and control project budgets and cost plans.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Prepare valuations, interim applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assess, negotiate and agree subcontractor accounts and variations.
• Procure subcontract packages and manage the tendering process.
• Review contract documentation and advise on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage change control, variations and claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance against budget and identify areas for cost improvement.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, site management and subcontractors to ensure effective commercial management.
• Support project teams in achieving programme and financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the commercial function.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to final account.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Key Competencies

• Commercial acumen
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Contract administration
• Problem solving and decision making
• Leadership and mentoring
• Organisation and time management
• Relationship management
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration