Senior Quantity Surveyor

i-Recruit; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial functions on nationwide projects. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in large-scale construction, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple teams effectively. The position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and various benefits including a company laptop, gym membership, and life insurance.

Benefits

Company laptop and phone

Career progression opportunities

Continuous professional development (CPD) training

Gym membership

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior QS role on large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to manage commercial operations across multiple, high-headcount sites.
• Practical knowledge of construction contracts and site processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems.
• Prepare interim and final accounts.
• Monitor and manage variation notifications and costs.
• Attend site visits and project meetings regularly.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Commercial judgement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Sligo (Head Office & Nationwide Projects)
Location: Based in Sligo with travel nationwide as required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive – Paid Weekly + Benefits

A long-established Irish main contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on key projects across Ireland. This is a senior-level role for an experienced QS capable of managing complex project portfolios while ensuring full compliance with commercial, contractual, and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental & Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).

• Prepare interim and final accounts in accordance with contract requirements.

• Reconcile contract documents versus tender documentation.

• Maintain and update project variation folders and logs.

• Monitor and manage variation notifications and costs.

• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages.

• Analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes for compliance and value.

• Formal appointment of subcontractors, including all contractual documentation.

• Prepare and issue eRCT forms and ensure subcontractor insurances are approved pre-commencement.

Project Support and Reporting

• Attend site visits and project meetings regularly.

• Provide cost input to contractor reports and internal project trackers.

• Produce internal cost reports and monitor project commercial plans.

• Support tendering activities by assisting with BoQ preparation and pricing where required.

• Ensure correct filing of project records and adherence to the filing matrix.

• Maintain awareness of scope within subcontractor packages for internal coordination.

• Track and manage project retentions after completion.

Liaison and Internal Coordination

• Liaise closely with Contracts Manager, Managing QS, and the wider project team.

• Support purchasing functions through procurement schedules and requisition reviews.

• Advise estimating team on competitive subcontractors and suppliers as needed.

• Coordinate with accounts department on valuations, PQS recommendations, and certificates for cash flow tracking.

• Generate subcontractor/supplier liability reports for issue to company accountants.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior QS role on large-scale construction projects

• Ability to manage commercial operations across multiple, high-headcount sites

• Skilled in subcontractor negotiation and final account settlement

• Strong organisational, reporting, and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Highly proficient in IT systems relevant to quantity surveying

• Practical knowledge of construction contracts and site processes

• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid weekly

• Company laptop and phone

• Career progression opportunities

• Support and mentoring toward professional qualifications

• Continuous professional development (CPD) training

• Life insurance (Death in Service benefit)

• Lifestyle supports: Bike to Work Scheme, gym membership

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Loyalty reward scheme (additional leave based on service)

• Referral reward scheme

• Social club participation