Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech Europe; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carron + Walsh, part of the global Tetra Tech network, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, procurement, and financial control on a diverse Irish project portfolio. You will manage cost certainty, value, and risk across the full lifecycle, partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to achieve robust financial outcomes.

Based in Ireland, you will operate from Cork, Dublin, or Waterford with majority office-based work and some schedule flexibility.

Qualifikationen

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with 5+ years PQE in Irish construction.
• Member or working towards membership of SCSI or RICS.
• Proven cost planning, procurement, and contract administration experience.
• Experience with cost management software; knowledge of sustainability practices or ICMS reporting advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead on cost planning, procurement, and financial control across projects.
• Deliver robust cost management across the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to drive cost certainty.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation in processes across Ireland.

Kenntnisse

Cost Planning

Procurement

Contract Management

Commercial Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Technical & Analytical

Ausbildung

Quantity Surveying Degree

Tools

Cost Management Software

ICMS Reporting

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Core Capabilities

• 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.

Working Environment

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.