Senior Quantity Surveyor

highr; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary & benefits package

Job summary

highr Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major €150 million residential development in South Dublin. The role focuses on leading commercial management, budgets and cost control across a four-year construction programme, with close collaboration with the Commercial Manager and project team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years’ QS experience, particularly with main contractors or residential developers, and a strong command of contracts, procurement, reporting and final

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, including senior level responsibility.
• Strong background with main contractors or residential developers.
• Proven experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale residential or apartment developments.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, cost management and reporting.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the €150 million residential development.
• Manage project costs, budgets and financial performance throughout the construction programme.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, cash-flow projections and updates for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities with cost-control measures.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and strong commercial oversight of the project.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager and delivery team to meet financial targets.
• Provide guidance to junior commercial staff and support project governance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – €150 Million Residential Development

Location: South Dublin

Project Value: €150 Million

Project Duration: Four-Year Programme

Sector: Residential Construction

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Excellent Salary & Benefits Package (DOE)

About the Opportunity

Highr Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction company delivering a major €150 million residential development in South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior QS to take a leading role in the financial and commercial management of a substantial residential project, with a four-year construction programme offering long-term stability and career progression.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager and wider construction team, taking responsibility for key commercial functions throughout the project lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to become an integral member of a new project delivery team, with significant responsibility, autonomy and exposure to senior management.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Senior Quantity Surveyors who have experience delivering large-scale residential developments, apartment schemes or major main contracting projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

• Take a leading role in the commercial management of the €150 million residential development.
• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance throughout the construction programme.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, forecasts, cash-flow projections and commercial updates for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing effective cost-control measures.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain strong commercial oversight of the project.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and project delivery team to achieve agreed financial targets.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Manage the procurement process for subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate commercially competitive agreements.
• Administer subcontract packages from procurement through to final account.
• Assess and process subcontractor valuations, payment applications and variations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.

Contract Administration & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and manage interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and negotiate variations, compensation events and additional works where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and relevant commercial procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of project expenditure, contractual correspondence and commercial documentation.
• Support the preparation and management of contractual claims where necessary.
• Provide regular commercial reports and updates to senior management.
• Assist in the commercial close-out and final account agreement of the project.

Project Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager and site management team to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.
• Attend project progress meetings and provide commercial input into construction planning and decision-making.
• Support project programming, procurement scheduling and resource planning.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior commercial staff where required.
• Contribute to the development of an effective, high-performing commercial team.
• Maintain strong communication with project stakeholders and senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Ideally 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, including experience at Senior QS level or equivalent commercial responsibility.
• Strong background working with established main contractors or residential developers.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale residential, apartment or major building developments.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, procurement procedures, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Strong experience in subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantial project budgets and multiple subcontract packages.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project delivery team.
• Experience on major residential or publicly funded housing developments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• €150 Million Residential Development – Take a senior commercial role on a major residential construction project in South Dublin.
• Four-Year Programme – Long-term project stability with the opportunity to see a significant development through to completion.
• Excellent Salary & Benefits Package – Competitive remuneration reflective of experience and responsibilities.
• Senior Commercial Responsibility – Take ownership of key commercial functions and influence the financial performance of a major development.
• Career Progression – Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior QS seeking increased responsibility and future commercial leadership opportunities.
• Team Development – Join a newly established project team and work alongside experienced construction and commercial professionals.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is commercially focused, ambitious and looking to take on a significant role within a major residential development.

Candidates currently working as Senior Quantity Surveyors, or experienced Quantity Surveyors ready to progress into a more senior position, are encouraged to apply.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.