Senior Quantity Surveyor(110-150k)(Dublin)

O'Neill & Brennan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan in Dublin is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function and drive profitability across projects. The role includes strategic input with Directors and close oversight of cost control and procurement.

You will manage contract documentation, subcontractor packages, and payment certs while mentoring junior surveyors. The position offers a senior leadership path in a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in commercial management and cost control.
• Leadership experience in a multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control and financial oversight across multiple projects.
• Contribute to strategic project decisions and mentor junior surveyors.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor packages, tenders and payment certs.
• Negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations and claims.
• Lead procurement strategy and supplier negotiations.
• Provide monthly cost reporting and support scorecards.
• Coordinate with site teams to align budgets with milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cubit

Procore

Asta

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Dublin

DOE €110k - €150k

Overview:

A well-established contractor based in Dublin is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function across the business. This is a strategic leadership role, working closely with the Directors to shape the future of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects
• Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
• Prepare and manage contract documentation, subcontractor packages, and payment certs
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
• Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
• Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
• Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
• Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration and cost control.
• In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Track record improving profitability and forecasting accuracy
• Experience scaling commercial operations in a growing mid tier contractor
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation